Object Details
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Summary
This is a pressure suit that the B. F. Goodrich Company (BFG) constructed for John Glenn as he was preparing for his February 1962 Mercury flight. Due to the quick progress of the mercury program, NASA chose BFG to modify their existing U.S. Navy Mark IV pressure suits for use in the Mercury program. The tight-fitting and custom made suits had an aluminized outer layer for thermal vacuum protection and a restraint system.
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this suit to the Museum in 1968 after the end of the Mercury program.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19690037000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Aluminized nylon, phenolic resin, steel, brass, neoprene-coated, nylon, rubber/neoprene, leather, nylon webbing, PVC
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_A19690037000