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Project Mercury spacesuit worn by John Glenn
This Mercury silver spacesuit version was worn by John Glenn during the first flight of an American astronaut on February 20, 1962 orbiting the earth.
The Mercury spacesuit was custom-fitted modified version of the U.S. Navy Mark IV high altitude jet aircraft pressure suit. It consisted of an inner layer of Neoprene-coated nylon fabric and a restraint outer layer of aluminized nylon.
Project Mercury spacesuit worn by John Glenn
This Mercury silver spacesuit version was worn by John Glenn during the first flight of an American astronaut on February 20, 1962 orbiting the earth.
The Mercury spacesuit was custom-fitted modified version of the U.S. Navy Mark IV high altitude jet aircraft pressure suit. It consisted of an inner layer of Neoprene-coated nylon fabric and a restraint outer layer of aluminized nylon.