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This developmental glove was made during the development of the Apollo spacesuit, helmet, boots and gloves ultimately worn on the Moon.

This glove is similar to the final design used. It was 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 red wrist disconnect attached the glove to the suit.

Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1972.

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

ILC Industries Inc.

Dimensions

3-D: 22.9 x 11.4 x 10.2cm (9 x 4 1/2 x 4 in.)

Materials

Exterior: Rubber/neoprene compound, nylon, velcro, aluminium
Wrist exterior: Nylon covering
Interior: Nylon, steel, polyester
Disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Other: Stainless Steel, Plastic

Inventory Number

A19730813002

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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