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This glove is part of the pair worn by Michael Collins, Pilot of the Gemini 10 flight in July, 1966. The orbital mission called for capturing an Agena, using the Agena engine to propel the Gemini craft into a higher orbit, examination of the Agena used during the Gemini 8 mission, and a spacewalk.

G4-C gloves were constructed of HT nylon, a strap and buckle adjustment around the wrist and palm, and the red and blue anodized aluminum wrist disconnects. There is a steel palm bar in between the layers of the gloves. Finger lights on first and second finger, with battery pack pocket on upper surface.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1968

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

David Clark Company, Inc.

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Dimensions

3-D: 27.9 x 11.4 x 11.4cm (11 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)

Materials

Exterior: HT Nylon, polyester, steel
Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
Wrist disconnects: Anodized aluminum

Inventory Number

A19680437002

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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