Boot, Left, Mercury, Carpenter, Training

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Object Details

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Astronaut

Scott M. Carpenter

Summary

These boots were worn by Scott Carpenter during training sessions prior to his Mercury mission in May 1962.

The Mercury boots were designed to be worn separately, over the spacesuit bladder, and were constructed of lightweight, nylon-fabric with tennis-shoe-type soles. The upper surface was of nylon, covered with the same aluminized coating as the spacesuit, with front closing zipper and adjustment lacings on each side. The soles were constructed of rubber.

The NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center transferred the boot to the National Air and Space Museum in 1972.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Centrer

Inventory Number

A19721161003

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Materials

Upper boot: aluminized nylon, steel, polyester, foam padding

Snaps: stainless steel

Zipper: Brass, cotton

Sole: Rubber

Dimensions

Clothing: 30.5 x 10.2 x 24.1cm (12 in. x 4 in. x 9 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv95c792f3d-d21c-4073-a967-0bd950ab58b5

Record ID

nasm_A19721161003