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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.

Human Spaceflight
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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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