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This life jacket was issued to John Glenn for his Friendship 7 flight in February, 1962. The life jacket is the self-inflating tube-type Navy issue life jacket made of rubberized nylon. It was strapped to his chest with the convex mirror fastened to the front.
The mirror had the dual purpose of a reflecting mirror in case of mission abort when the astronaut could use the mirror to attract rescuers. The other use was for reflection of the instrument panel in order to enable the staff of Mission Control to take instrument readings.
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-Life Support
Astronaut
John H. Glenn, Jr. Manufacturer
Unknown Dimensions
3-D: 19.2 × 2.5 × 13.5cm (7 9/16 × 1 × 5 5/16 in.) Materials
Mirror: Coated aluminium
Support: Red rubber
Straps: Nylon Inventory Number
A19670185001
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Open Access (CCO)
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