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This stopwatch was carried by John Glenn on his Mercury Friendship 7 mission in February 1962.

It was manufactured by the Heuer Company of Switzerland, and was fitted with an elastic band to enable it to be worn on his arm for easy and consistent access.

Transferred from NASA 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 Switzerland Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Heuer
 Dimensions 3-D (Stopwatch): 12.2 × 7.6 × 4.8cm (4 13/16 × 3 × 1 7/8 in.)
Storage: 17.8 × 12.7 × 7.6cm (7 × 5 × 3 in.)
 Materials Synthetic Fabric
Copper Alloy
Chrome Plating
Glass
Elastic
Vinyl
Paper
Ink
Adhesive
 Inventory Number A19670196000 Credit Line Donated by NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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