Object Details
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
Scott M. Carpenter
Summary
This spacesuit was worn by Scott Carpenter during the second orbital flight of a U.S. astronaut. The flight took place on May 24, 1962 and lasted for 4 hours and 56 minutes, during which time he traveled 76,020 miles and orbited the earth three times.
The spacesuitsuit was developed by B.F. Goodrich from the US Navy MK-IV full pressure suit, and selected by NASA in 1959 for use in Project Mercury. It was made of a nylon exterior with an aluminized thermal coating which gave it the famous "silver" color, and an interior rubber bladder. The spacesuit consisted of four basic components, the suit torso, helmet, gloves and boots, and underneath the suit, the astronauts wore a long cotton undergarment.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971
Credit Line
Donated by the U.S. Navy Yard, Washington, DC
Inventory Number
A19710022000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: Aluminium-coated nylon, brass, nylon, steel
Interior: Rubber/neoprene coated nylon
other: rubber/neoprene, plastic, velcro, nylon webbing, anodized aluminum, phenolic resin
Dimensions
Overall: 5 ft. 2 1/2 in. tall x 1 ft. 8 in. wide x 10 in. deep (158.75 x 50.8 x 25.4cm)
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_A19710022000