Plates, Reflecting, Glenn, Friendship 7

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This reflecting plate of polished steel was part of the equipment issued to John Glenn for his Friendship 7 mission in February, 1962, and was attached to his arm with the elastic band. As space was at a premium inside the Mercury spacecraft, the astronaut only had a very limited ability to move and see outside the craft. This plate behind his head and shoulders allowed the astronaut to see.

NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this to NASM in 1967.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19670187000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Materials

Overall: Polished metal - steel, elastic

Dimensions

3-D: 7.6 × 1 × 10.2cm (3 × 3/8 × 4 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/nv90abd4fb0-a242-4873-b8a7-422ed4461aff

Record ID

nasm_A19670187000