Object Details
Astronaut
Alan B. Shepard Jr.
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This Intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair made for Alan Shepard, Commander of the Apollo 14 mission launched on January 31, 1971.
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.
The NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center transferred the glove to the Museum in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19720587003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Glove: Rubber/Neoprene compound, polyester, Velcro
Wrist bearing: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions
3-D: 24.8 x 11.4cm (9 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Other (wrist bearing): 3 1/2in. (8.9cm)
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_A19720587003