Object Details
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Summary
This pressure suit was used during NASA's Project Mercury by astronaut Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton in training. One of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, Slayton was the only one who did not fly in space during the Mercury project. During the process of selction and training, doctors discovered that he had a slight heart murmur. Although the murmur did not disqualify him from the program, NASA managers opted to cancel his flight. Slayton later flew in space on board the Apollo spacecraft that docked with a Soviet Soyuz for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in July 1975.
Deke Slayton used this spacesuit for training. It is likely that NASA resued the suit after the Mercury Project for testing.
NASA transferred the suit to the museum in the late 1960s.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19690035000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: Aluminized nylon, aluminium, phenolic resin, nylon webbing, neoprene/rubber
Interior: No interior pressure bladder
Zipper: Brass, cotton
Neck-ring: Aluminium
Wrist locking rings and bearings: Aluminium
Dimensions
Approximate: 20.32 x 175.26 x 76.2cm (8in. x 5ft 9in. x 2ft 6in.)
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_A19690035000