This helmet was made for and worn by John Glenn during his historic Mercury Friendship 7 flight in February 1962.
It was constructed of a resinous, impregnated fiber glass hard shell with an individually molded crushable impact liner. It contained a visor sealing system, ventilation exhaust outlet, and a communications system.
Tranmsferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1967.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
John H. Glenn, Jr.
Dimensions
3-D (Helmet): 27.9 × 30.5 × 24.1cm, 2.3kg (11 × 12 × 9 1/2 in., 5lb.)
3-D (Cord): 32 × 3cm (12 5/8 × 1 3/16 in.)
Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Exterior: Plastic, aluminium, rubber
Interior: Leather, plastic, foam, aluminium
Inventory Number
A19670178001
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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