Object Details
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
Summary
This spacesuit was constructed to provide a realistic display of astronaut Walter (Wally) Schirra. Wally Schirra was launched in Sigma 7 on October 3, 1962 and flew for 9 hours and 13 minutes, during which time he traveled 153,900 miles and orbited the earth five and three quarter times. It was the third orbital mission of the US Space program.
As the suit was constructed for display purposes only, it has an exterior, but no interior layer. However, like the mission and training suits, it was manufactured by the B.F. Goodrich Company, and was developed from the U.S. Navy MK- IV full pressure suit. It was selected by NASA in 1959 for use in the Project Mercury.
Donated by North American Rockwell in 1973.
Credit Line
Gift of North American Rockwell
Inventory Number
A19730682000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Exterior: Aluminized nylon, aluminium, velcro, steel, phenolic resin, leather
Interior: Rubber/Neoprine
Zipper: Brass, cotton
Neck-ring: Aluminium
Wrist locking rings and bearings: Aluminium
Dimensions
Overall: 62 in. tall x 20 in. wide x 10 in. deep (157.5 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_A19730682000