Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Joe H. Engle
Summary
This Extra-Vehicular (EV) glove, designed by ILC Industries, is part of the pair made for astronaut Joe Engle and used during training sessions in his capacity as back-up Lunar Module Pilot during the Apollo missions.
The EV training gloves were identical to the gloves used on the Apollo missions and were constructed of an outer shell of Chromel-R fabric with thermal insulation to provide protection while handling extremely hot or cold objects. The blue fingertips were made of silicone rubber to provide sensitivity. The glove was attached to the spacesuit using the same anodized aluminium locking mechanism as was used with the intra-vehicular gloves.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1985
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19850268000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, rubber/silicone
Interior: Rubber/neoprene compound, nylon
Wrist disconnect: Anodized aluminum
Dimensions
3-D: 30.5 x 14.6 x 11.4cm (12 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19850268000