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This spacesuit was worn by John Glenn during training sessions prior the first orbital flight of a U.S. astronaut in February 1962.

The spacesuit was developed by the B.F. Goodrich Company from the U.S. Navy MK-IV full pressure suit, and was selected by NASA in 1959 for use in Project Mercury. It is made of a rubber interior pressure layer with a nylon exterior layer with an aluminized coating.

NASA - Johnson Space Center transferred the training suit to the Museum in 1976.

 Long Description

John Glenn wore this spacesuit during training sessions prior the first orbital flight of a U.S. astronaut in February, 1962.

The spacesuit was developed by the B.F. Goodrich Company from the U.S. Navy MK-IV full pressure suit, and was selected by NASA in 1959 for use in Project Mercury. It is made of a rubber interior with a nylon exterior layer with an aluminized coating.

NASA's Johnson Space Center transferred the suit along with its helmet gloves and boots to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.

 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-Pressure Suits Manufacturer B. F. Goodrich Co.
 Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr.
 Dimensions Overall: 160.02 x 71.12 x 15.24cm (5ft 3in. x 2ft 4in. x 6in.)
 Materials Overall Exterior: Aluminized nylon, nylon webbing, brass, steel, aluminium
Overall Interior: Rubber/neoprene, steel wire
other: phenolic resin, velcro
 Inventory Number A19761555000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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