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This first aid kit was part of the equipment assigned to John Glenn for his historic Friendship 7 mission in February, 1962.

The kit is small, and contained minor first aid supplies for use in the event of a minor mishap.

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-Medical

Astronaut

John H. Glenn, Jr.

Manufacturer

Unknown

Dimensions

Overall: 9 1/2in. x 2 1/4in. x 1in. (24.1 x 5.7 x 2.5cm)
3-D (Scissors): 21.5 × 8.5 × 1cm (8 7/16 × 3 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
3-D (Kit): 24.5 × 6.5 × 3cm (9 5/8 × 2 9/16 × 1 3/16 in.)

Materials

Case: Aluminized nylon, polyester
Scissors: Chromed steel
Cords: Plastic-coated copper

Inventory Number

A19670190000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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