These black rubber hand shapes are forms used in the construction of Apollo pressure gloves. They were made from a cast of the astronaut's hands, and were inserted into a nylon glove and then dipped in a rubber/neoprene compound. The result of the dipping process became the interior pressure bladder of both intra-vehicular (IV) and extra-vehicular (EV) gloves used during the Apollo program.

These forms were made using a model of astronaut Fred Haise's hands, and NASA transferred them to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

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Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Astronaut

Fred W. Haise Jr.

Manufacturer

ILC Industries

Dimensions

Approximate (Each): 8.89 x 16.51 x 12.7cm (3 1/2in. x 6 1/2in. x 5in.)

Materials

Rubber/neoprene, steel, epoxy

Inventory Number

A19761910000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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