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This intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair worn by astronaut Jim Lovell, Command Module Pilot of the Apollo 8 mission in December of 1968. Apollo 8 was the first lunar orbital flight of the Apollo missions.

The Intra-vehicular gloves were worn during launch, and were made with a bladder, which was 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 aluminium 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.

Transferred from NASA in 1969.

 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.
 Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr.
 Dimensions 3-D: 30.5 x 15.2 x 15.2cm (12 x 6 x 6 in.)
 Materials Glove: Neoprene/Rubber compound, nylon, aluminum, Velcro, stainless steel
Wrist: Beta cloth, rubber/neoprene compound
Wrist Bearing: Anodized aluminium
 Inventory Number A19700343002 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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