This Intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair made for Edgar Mitchell, Lunar Module Pilot of the Apollo 14 mission launched on January 31, 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.
The NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this glove to the Museum 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
Edgar Dean Mitchell
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 11.4cm (10 x 4 1/2 in.)
Other (wrist bearing interior): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
Materials
Glove: Rubber/Neoprene compound, polyester, Velcro
Wrist bearing: Anodized aluminum
Inventory Number
A19720588002
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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