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This developmental glove was produced by the B.F. Goodrich Company in the late-Mercury early Gemini period and was worn by numerous astronauts during training sessions.

The glove was 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 bll-bearing lock mechanism. Miniature finger lights were provided on the index and middle fingers powered by a battery pack on the back of the gloves. These lights provided instrument panel and chart illumination.

This glove was found in the NASM collection and accessioned in 1978.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Dimensions

3-D: 27.9 x 12.7cm (11 x 5 in.)
Other (Wrist Ring): 3 3/4in. (9.5cm)

Materials

Upper surface: Nylon, coated nylon, polyester, coated wire, glass (light bulbs)
Palm surface: Nylon, coated nylon, impregnated textile
Wrist bearing: Aluminium
Interior: Rubber, steel
Battery

Inventory Number

A19781514000

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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