Object Details
- Summary
- This glove is part of a pair made for and worn by astronaut Wally Schirra during training sessions prior to his Mercury MA-8, "Sigma 7" mission in October 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.
- NASA transferred the glove to the Museum in 1972.
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Manufacturer
- B. F. Goodrich Co.
- Astronaut
- Walter M. Schirra, Jr.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Materials
- Glove Exterior: Neoprene-Coated Nylon, heat resistant textiles, steel, polyester, Brass, Aluminized Nylon
- Glove Interior: rubber, steel, Neoprene-Coated Nylon, Latex
- Wrist Disconnect: Anodized aluminum, Rubber (Silicone)
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 27.9 x 12.7cm (11 x 5 in.)
- Other (Wrist Ring): 3 3/4 in. (9.5cm)
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
