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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 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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