This helmet was made for John Glenn's training sessions prior to his historic Friendship 7 flight in February 1962.
As with the heImet constructed for his Mercury mission, this helmet 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.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA 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: 23.5 x 27.9 x 22.9cm (9 1/4 x 11 x 9 in.)
Other (Neck disconnect): 9 1/4in. (23.5cm)
Materials
Shell: Epoxy/fiber glass composite
Fittings: Aluminium, rubber
Visor: Plastic, fiber glass, aluminium
Inventory Number
A19680277001
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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