Lanyard, Friendship 7

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Object Details

Astronaut

John H. Glenn, Jr.

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This lanyard was part of the survival equipment issued to John Glenn for his historic Friendship 7 mission in February, 1962. Survival equipment was issued to astronauts for use in the event of a mission abort and emergency landing.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1967.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19670205000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Materials

Cord: White nylon

Dimensions

Overall: 1/8 in. wide x 72 in. long (0.32 x 182.88cm)

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/nv9fc2fa432-f18a-413f-8756-f6f2b43adba5

Record ID

nasm_A19670205000