Object Details
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
Summary
This pressure suit hose was used with a spacesuit worn by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra during training sessions prior to his Sigma-7 flight in October 1962.
In 1959 NASA selected the silver colored nylon suit that B.F. Goodrich developed from the US Navy MK-IV full pressure suit for use in Project Mercury. The suit, which consisted of four basic components, the suit torso, helmet, gloves and boots, was worn with a long undergarment.
NASA transferred this suit to NASM in 1972.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19721158007
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits-Parts & Structural Components
Materials
Nylon, steel, nylon webbing, rubber
Dimensions
3-D (Storage): 92.7 x 5.1 x 1.3cm (36 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19721158007