Smithsonian shows Neil Armstrong’s gloves, visor

Published September 5, 2012 8:50pm ET



CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — Neil Armstrong’s space suit gloves and visor worn during his historic first walk on the moon are going on temporary display at the Smithsonian Institution following the pioneering astronaut’s death.

Both are usually kept in storage. They were designed to address the hazards of working on the lunar surface. Armstrong’s helmet had two visors for moon walks, one with a gold reflective coating for UV protection and one with thermal protection.

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