This is the left of a pair of gloves belonging to an AX1-L spacesuit used during demonstration exercises for the Apollo program. ILC Industries manufactured these gloves in 1963 as an Apollo prototype. The AX1-L's design consisted of hard-angled suit segments rotating on aluminized nylon pressure sealing bearings to provide low-torque mobility. The gloves were attached to the suit with anodized aluminum disconnect rings--always red for the right glove and blue for the left.
NASA transferred this pair to the museum.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Manufacturer
International Latex Corporation
Dimensions
Overall: 22.9 × 12.7cm (9 × 5 in.)
Materials
Neoprene/Latex rubber blend, leather, stainless, anodized aluminum alloy, Nylon tricot, aluminized coating, cadmium plating
Inventory Number
A19710031002
Credit Line
Transferrred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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