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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.

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 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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