Glove, Right, Launch-Entry Suit, Space Shuttle

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Object Details

Summary

Shuttle astronauts wore gloves like these with the orange Launch-Entry Suit. The tube with a needle valve connects to an air tube in the sleeve for air pressure on the hands. NASA provided these new gloves to the Museum to assemble a set of typical launch-entry attire.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A20010212004

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

Materials

fabric, leather, metal, rubber

Dimensions

Clothing: 33 x 12.1 x 0.6cm (13 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 in.)

Clothing Size: F

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/nv9960381a6-88e2-4f23-b20d-a1059333f08f

Record ID

nasm_A20010212004