Glove, Left, A7-L, Intravehicular, Lovell, Apollo 13, Flown
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This intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair that was made for astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of the Apollo 13 mission in April 1970.
ILC Industries constructed the gloves 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 in 1973.
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: 24.1 x 12.7 x 12.7cm (9 1/2 x 5 x 5 in.)
Other (Wrist disconnect): 4 1/4in. (10.8cm) Materials
Glove: Neoprene/rubber compound, nylon, aluminum, Velcro
Wrist: Beta cloth, rubber/neoprene compound
Wrist Bearing: Anodized aluminium Inventory Number
A19730013002
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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