Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Stuart A. Roosa
Summary
This IV or intra-vehicular glove was made for Stuart Roosa, Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 14 mission in July, 1971.
It was constructed 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.
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1974.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19740134003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Glove and interior: Rubber/Neoprene compound, polyester, Velcro, steel, aluminum, nylon
Wrist bearing: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 11.4cm (10 x 4 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19740134003