Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This developmental glove was made during the development of the Apollo spacesuit, helmet, boots and gloves ultimately worn on the Moon.
This glove is similar to the final design used. It was made with a bladder dip molded from a hand cast of the individual's hand. The interior had an inner restraint core of nylon tricot which had been dipped in a neoprene compound. A convoluted section was incorporated into the wrist with anodized aluminum connectors for attachment to the spacesuit. A fingerless glove restraint was attached to the bladder at the wrist and enclosed the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb. A red wrist disconnect attached the glove to the suit.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1972.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19730813002
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Rubber/neoprene compound, nylon, velcro, aluminium
Wrist exterior: Nylon covering
Interior: Nylon, steel, polyester
Disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Other: Stainless Steel, Plastic
Dimensions
3-D: 22.9 x 11.4 x 10.2cm (9 x 4 1/2 x 4 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_A19730813002