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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