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This left glove is part of a pressure suit that was used for training during NASA's Project Mercury by astronaut Alan Shepard. During NASA's first human spaceflight program the B. F. Goodrich Company modified their high altitude Mark IV pressure suits for use in space. This gloveshows damages from rigorous use and the natural decay of the materials inside it.

NASA transferred the spacesuit and gloves to the Museum.

 Long Description

This left glove is part of a pressure suit that was used for training during NASA's Project Mercury by astronaut Alan Shepard. During NASA's first human spaceflight program the B. F. Goodrich Company modified their high altitude Mark IV pressure suits for use in space. This gloveshows damages from rigorous use and the natural decay of the materials inside it.

NASA transferred the spacesuit and gloves to the Museum.

 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 B. Shepard Jr.
 Manufacturer B. F. Goodrich Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 25.4 x 12.7 x 10.2cm (10 x 5 x 4 in.)
 Materials Exterior: Aluminized nylon
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene mix
Connectors: Aluminized aluminium
Other: Brass, cotton, nylon, Aluminum, steel, Neoprene-Coated Nylon, latex, copper wiring
 Inventory Number A19690033002 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Manned Spacecraft Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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