Object Details
Manufacturer
David Clark Company, Inc.
Summary
This is the left glove from the spacesuit that Richard F. Gordon, Jr. wore during his Gemini XI mission during 12-15 September 1966. During that mission Pete Conrad was the command pilot and Gordon the pilot on the mission. Gordon performed two Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) which included attaching a tether to an Agena target vehicle and retrieving a nuclear emulsion experiment package.
The David Clark Company designed and built this glove along with the spacesuit in consultation with NASA. The gloves are personalized for each astronaut and consist of a neoprene liner cover by a few layers of non-porous cloth. The glove attaches to the suit by means of an anodized aluminum wrist ring. As this is the left glove and David Clark is the manufacturer, the ring is pale blue. There are two exterior adjustable restraints to refine the fit to the hands. The glove is also equipped with a small flashlight on the index finger.
NASA transferred this glove, along with Gordon's Gemini XI suit, to the Museum in 1972.
Long Description
This is the left glove from the spacesuit that Richard F. Gordon, Jr. wore during his Gemini XI mission during 12-15 September 1966. During that mission Pete Conrad was the command pilot and Gordon the pilot on the mission. Gordon performed two Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) which included attaching a tether to an Agena target vehicle and retrieving a nuclear emulsion experiment package.
The David Clark Company designed and built this glove along with the spacesuit in consultation with NASA. The gloves are personalized for each astronaut and consist of a neoprene liner cover by a few layers of non-porous cloth. The glove attaches to the suit by means of an anodized aluminum wrist ring. As this is the left glove and David Clark is the manufacturer, the ring is pale blue. There are two exterior adjustable restraints to refine the fit to the hands. The glove is also equipped with a small flashlight on the index finger.
NASA transferred this glove, along with Gordon's Gemini 11 suit, to the museum in 1972.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center
Inventory Number
A19720544002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Connectors, fittings and disconnects: Anodized aluminum
steel, Nylon, Rubber/Neoprene, Rubber (Silicone), Nylon Webbing, Plastic, HT-1 Nomex, Velcro
Dimensions
3-D: 25.4 x 10.2 x 12.7cm (10 x 4 x 5 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_A19720544002