Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Dover, Inc.
Summary
Astronauts report that their hands get cold while they are doing extravehicular activity, especially when they are not in sunlight. Two solutions were devised: fingertip heaters in their pressurized gloves and thermal mittens to wear over their gloves. This insulated mitten, developed by ILC, can add some warmth temporarily, but it would be removed for tasks that require finger dexterity. Astronauts tested mittens like this on the STS-63 space shuttle mission in 1995. Over the years, NASA gave the Museum a mitten pair and a variety of spacesuit gloves.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Date
1989
Inventory Number
A19970607000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
HT1-Nomex, Kevlar, Aluminized Kapton, Velcro
Dimensions
Clothing: 29.2 x 31.8 x 1.3cm (11 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
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_A19970607000