Boot, Left, Mercury, Schirra

Object Details

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Astronaut

Walter M. Schirra, Jr.

Summary

This boot was part of a pair worn by astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra, pilot of the Mercury 8 mission, NASA's fifth manned space mission on October 3, 1962.

Mercury boots were not integrated into the suit. The suit pressure bladder covered the foot and was inserted into the boot, which was adjusted separately.

They were lightweight, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles. The upper surface was of an aluminized nylon fabric with front closing zipper and adjustment lacings on each side.This configuration prevented the foot from ballooning under pressure.

NASA transferred this boot to the museum after Project Mercury.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19721158005

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Materials

Synthetic fabric

Paint

Synthetic Rubber

Cotton

Copper Alloy

Adhesive

Ink

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5 x 10.8 x 24.1cm (12 x 4 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19721158005

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv968a6b66b-c43a-4761-a5fc-1101cae96a3d