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This helmet was made for and worn by John Glenn during his historic Mercury Friendship 7 flight in February 1962.

It was constructed of a resinous, impregnated fiber glass hard shell with an individually molded crushable impact liner. It contained a visor sealing system, ventilation exhaust outlet, and a communications system.

Tranmsferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center 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-Helmets & Headwear Manufacturer B. F. Goodrich Co.
 Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr.
 Dimensions 3-D (Helmet): 27.9 × 30.5 × 24.1cm, 2.3kg (11 × 12 × 9 1/2 in., 5lb.)
3-D (Cord): 32 × 3cm (12 5/8 × 1 3/16 in.)
 Materials HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Exterior: Plastic, aluminium, rubber
Interior: Leather, plastic, foam, aluminium
 Inventory Number A19670178001 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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