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This intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair made for and worn by astronaut John Young, Commander of the Apollo 16 mission to the Moon in April 1972.

It is constructed of a rubber/neoprene-compound bladder, dip molded from a cast of his hand, the interior of which has an inner core of nylon tricot. There is a convoluted section for ease of movement incorporated into the wrist with anodized aluminum connectors for attachment to the spacesuit. A finger-less glove restraint, designed to help maintain the glove's shape, is attached to the bladder at the wrist and enclosed the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb.

NASA transferred this glove to the National Air and Space Museum in 1974.

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 John W. Young
Dimensions 3-D: 24.1 x 11.4cm (9 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Other (wrist ring): 4 in. (10.2cm)
Materials Glove: Rubber/Neoprine compound, polyester, Velcro
Locking Ring: Anodized aluminum
Inventory Number A19740149005 Credit Line Transferred from NASA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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