This glove is part of a pair that was constructed by the Hamilton Standard Corporation for the U.S. Air Force's MOL (Manned Orbiting Laboratory) program in the 1960s. The MOL program was a Department of Defense (DoD) intelligence-gathering program that never became operational. The DoD and NASA cooperated on this program, and after the termination of the project, the suits and gloves were transferred to NASA and in turn to the Smithsonian Institution.
The gloves were made with a rubber/neoprene interior bladder, with a nylon exterior layer and sharkskin pads on the fingers.
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
Hamilton Standard
Dimensions
3-D: 29.2 x 14 x 13.3cm (11 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.)
Materials
Nylon, steel, shark skin, teflon, anodized aluminum, rubber/neoprene, teflon, velcro
Inventory Number
A19740795003
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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