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Glove, Right, Launch-Entry Suit, Space Shuttle

Air and Space Museum

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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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    National Air and Space Museum Collection

    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

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