This glove was worn by an unknown astronaut during training sessions for the Mercury program of the early 1960s.
The gloves were constructed of an inner layer made from a mold of the astronaut's hand, dipped in a rubber compound. The outer layer was fabricated of one-way stretch nylon with leather palms and lacing on the back. The gloves assumed the contours of the hand controller, and attached to the suit with a bll-bearing lock mechanism. Adjustment bands with snaps were fitted to produce a snug fit.
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1978
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
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Dimensions
3-D: 24 x 9.5cm (9 7/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Materials
Wrist Bearing: Aluminium
Zipper: Cotton, brass
Overall: Nylon, steel, leather, rubber
Inventory Number
A19781459000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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