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This spacesuit was constructed for display purposes and is almost identical to the suit worn by John Glenn during the first orbital flight of a U.S. astronaut. The flight took place on February 20, 1962 and lasted for 4 hours and 55 minutes, during which time he traveled 75,679 miles and orbited the earth three times.

The Mercury 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. This suit is identical to the flight suits except it does not have a pressure liner.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1968.

 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: 65 inches long x 23 inches wide x 4 1/2 inches deep. (165.1 x 58.4 x 11.4cm)
 Materials Overall Exterior: Aluminized nylon, nylon webbing, brass, steel, aluminium
Other: Phenolic resin, rubber/neoprene, velcro
 Inventory Number A19680277000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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