Object Details
Manufacturer
David Clark Company, Inc.
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Summary
This glove is part of the pair worn by Michael Collins, Pilot of the Gemini 10 flight in July, 1966. The orbital mission called for capturing an Agena, using the Agena engine to propel the Gemini craft into a higher orbit, examination of the Agena used during the Gemini 8 mission, and a spacewalk.
G4-C gloves were constructed of HT nylon, a strap and buckle adjustment around the wrist and palm, and the red and blue anodized aluminum wrist disconnects. There is a steel palm bar in between the layers of the gloves. Finger lights on first and second finger, with battery pack pocket on upper surface.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1968
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19680437002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: HT Nylon, polyester, steel
Interior: Neoprene-coated nylon
Wrist disconnects: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions
3-D: 27.9 x 11.4 x 11.4cm (11 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19680437002