This developmental glove was made during the development of the Apollo spacesuit, helmet, boots and gloves ultimately worn on the Moon.
This glove is similar to the final design used. It was made with a bladder dip molded from a hand cast of the individual's hand. The interior had an inner restraint core of nylon tricot which had been dipped in a neoprene compound. A convoluted section was incorporated into the wrist with anodized aluminum connectors for attachment to the spacesuit. A fingerless glove restraint was attached to the bladder at the wrist and enclosed the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb. A blue wrist disconnect attached the glove to the suit.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1972.
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
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 22.9 x 11.4 x 10.2cm (9 x 4 1/2 x 4 in.)
Materials
Exterior: Rubber/neoprene compound, nylon, velcro, aluminium
Wrist exterior: Nylon covering
Interior: Nylon, steel, polyester
Disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Other: Stainless Steel, Plastic
Inventory Number
A19730813001
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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