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These cotton "long-johns" were worn by astronaut John Glenn during his Mercury mission in February 1962.

The garment was worn under the spacesuit, and the trilok "spacers" were to provide a small space between the skin and suit to permit the movement of air throughout the suit.

The Hanes Company manufactured and B.F. Goodrich modified them. NASA transferred the underwear to the National Air and Space Museum 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-Undergarments Manufacturer B.F. Goodrich
 Subcontractor Hanes
 Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr.
 Dimensions Approximate: 4ft 6in. x 2ft 3in. x 1in. (137.16 x 68.58 x 2.54cm)
 Materials Overall: Cotton
Spacers: Nylon coil and covering
 Inventory Number A19670180000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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