This pressure suit hose was used with a spacesuit worn by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra during training sessions prior to his Sigma-7 flight in October 1962.
In 1959 NASA selected the silver colored nylon suit that B.F. Goodrich developed from the US Navy MK-IV full pressure suit for use in Project Mercury. The suit, which consisted of four basic components, the suit torso, helmet, gloves and boots, was worn with a long undergarment.
NASA transferred this suit to NASM in 1972.
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-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
Dimensions
3-D (Storage): 92.7 x 5.1 x 1.3cm (36 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in.)
Materials
Nylon, steel, nylon webbing, rubber
Inventory Number
A19721158007
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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