Object Details
Manufacturer
B. F. Goodrich Co.
Astronaut
John H. Glenn, Jr.
Summary
This glove is part of the pair made for and worn by astronaut John Glenn during his historic Mercury orbital flight in February, 1962.
The gloves were constructed of an inner layer made from a mold of the astronaut's hand, dipped in a rubber compound. The outer layer was fabricated of one-way stretch nylon with neoprene-impregnated palms and lacing on the back. The gloves assumed the contours of the hand controller, and attached to the suit with a ball-bearing lock mechanism.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1975
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19670178003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Cotton Sateen, Aluminized fabric, Rubberized fabric, palms, steel
Pressure bladder: Rubber
Lacing: Cotton w/steel grommets
Wrist Disconnect: Aluminium
Dimensions
3-D: 29.2 × 11.4 × 11.4cm, 0.5kg (11 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in., 1lb.)
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_A19670178003