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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 NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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