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This glove was constructed for and worn by Neil Armstrong during his Gemini 8 flight in March, 1966.

The gloves had the NASA designation GG-4-C, and were of sturdier construction than earlier models. The outer glove was made of white High Temperature Nomex and provided protection for the inner glove, which was a molded, air-tight bladder. The two sections were attached to an anodized aluminum ring that attached to the spacesuit wrist. Attached to each glove were 1.15-volt fingertip lights, which were powered independently for up to 30 hours by a 1.5-volt battery pack. The lights were operated by moving a toggle switch on each hand.

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 Neil A. Armstrong
 Dimensions 3-D: 26.7 x 11.4cm (10 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Other (wrist ring): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
 Materials Exterior: HT Nomex, polyester, steel
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene, nylon
Disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Battery pack: 1.5 volt battery w/ steel toggle switch
 Inventory Number A19680455002 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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