This A6-L Intra-vehicular glove is part of a pair made during the Apollo program to be used for developmental purposes.
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 and its mate to the museum after the Apollo program.
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: 27.9 x 15.2 x 19.1cm (11 x 6 x 7 1/2 in.)
Materials
Fingers: neoprine rubber, aluminum, nylon
Wrist: nylon, fiberglass, aluminum
Locking ring :anodized aluminum
Inventory Number
A19781402001
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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