These overboots were worn by astronaut John Glenn during the walk from the suiting-up area to the transportvan, and then to the spacecraft. They were worn over the spacesuit and spacesuit boots, and were for the purpose of keeping the flight boots clean prior to the flight. These overboots were removed just before John Glenn entered Friendship 7.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1963
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-Footwear
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
John H. Glenn, Jr.
Dimensions
Clothing Size: 9
Materials
Overall: Rubber
Inventory Number
A19670182000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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