Object Details
Manufacturer
Hamilton Standard
Summary
This glove is part of a pair was constructed by the Hamilton Standard Corporation for the U.S. Air Force's MOL (Manned Orbiting Laboratory) program in the early 1960s. The MOL program was an Air Force intelligence-gathering program that never became operational. The Air Force and NASA cooperated on this program, and after the termination of the project, the suits and gloves were transferred to NASA and in turn to the Smithsoinain Institution.
The gloves were made with a rubber/neoprene interior bladder, with nylong exterior layer and sharkskin pads on the fingers.
NASA transferred these gloves to the museum in 1972.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19730861002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Anodized Aluminum, Steel, Nylon, Rubber/Neoprene, Shark Skin, Aluminum, Plastic, Velcro, Synthetic Fabric
Dimensions
3-D: 27.9 x 11.4 x 12.7cm (11 x 4 1/2 x 5 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_A19730861002