This Intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair made for Alan Shepard, Commander of the Apollo 14 mission launched on January 31st, 1971.
It is constructed of a rubber/neoprene-compound bladder, dip molded from a cast of his hand, the interior of which has an inner core of nylon tricot. There is a convoluted section for ease of movement incorporated into the wrist with anodized aluminum connectors for attachment to the spacesuit. A finger-less glove restraint, designed to help maintain the glove's shape, is attached to the bladder at the wrist and enclosed the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb.
Transferred to the national Air and Space Museum from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center in 1971
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
Astronaut
Alan B. Shepard Jr.
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 24.8 x 11.4cm (9 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Other (wrist bearing): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
Materials
Glove: Rubber/Neoprene compound, polyester, Velcro
Wrist bearing: Anodized aluminum
Inventory Number
A19720587002
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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