This helmet was made for astronaut Gordon Cooper and was used during training sessions prior to his Mercury mission, named Faith 7. Modeled to the astronaut's head, the helmet was constructed of a white fiberglass composite with an attached aluminum-edged visor, a mechanical closing assembly, and a leather comfort pad affixed to the interior. Suede-covered earphones and a microphone attached to the helmet's interior provided a level of comfort, and "hands free" communication.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1972
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.
Dimensions
3-D: 24.1 x 26.7cm (9 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)
Materials
Shell: Epoxy-fiberglass composite
Visor: Acrylic
Interior: Suede, rubber
Fittings: Aluminum
Inventory Number
A19720540000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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