Glove, Left, AX-2

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA Ames Research Center

Summary

This glove was developed with the AX-2 Advanced Extra-Vehicular suit at NASA - Ames Research Center in 1966-67. The wrist is equipped with rotational bearings, enabling the wearer to move his wrist in any direction, while the rubber compound fingers provided flexibility and comfort.

Transferred to NASM from NASA - Ames Research Center in 2004.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A20040264002

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

Materials

Overall: Aluminum honeycomb, fiberglass and PVC, anodized aluminum, rubber/neoprene

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5 x 12.7 x 12.7cm (12 x 5 x 5 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9fdf62f4c-ab94-4310-bf50-09b615b6e0e2

Record ID

nasm_A20040264002