This intra-vehicular glove was made for and worn by Richard Gordon as Command Module Pilot of the Apollo 12 mission in November 1969.
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 red wrist disconnect attached the glove to the suit.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.
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.
Astronaut
Richard F. Gordon
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 11.4cm (10 x 4 1/2 in.)
Other (Wrist disconnect): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
Materials
Glove: Rubber/neoprene compound, stainless steel, nylon
Locking ring: anodized aluminum
Inventory Number
A19711836002
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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