This intra-vehicular (IV) glove was made for astronaut Alan Bean, and used for training purposes.
Training gloves were identical to the gloves used during a mission. The IV gloves were 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 in 1982.
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
Astronaut
Alan L. Bean
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 11.4 x 11.4cm (10 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Materials
Glove: Rubber/neoprene compound, stainless steel, nylon
Locking ring: anodized aluminum
Inventory Number
A19820237000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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