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This spacesuit was worn by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra during training sessions prior to his Sigma-7 flight in October 1962.

In 1959 NASA selected the silver colored nylon suit that developed B.F. Goodrich from the US Navy MK-IV full pressure suit for use in Project Mercury. The suit, which consisted of four basic components, the suit torso, helmet, gloves and boots, was worn with a long undergarment.

The NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this suit to NASM in 1972.

 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 Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
 Dimensions Approximate: 60 inches long x 27 inches wide x 8 inches. deep (152.4 x 68.58 x 20.32cm)
 Materials Exterior: Aluminium-coated nylon, brass, nylon, steel, nylon webbing
Interior: Rubber/neoprene coated nylon
Other: Phenolic resin, plastic, PVC
 Inventory Number A19721158000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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