Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
Ronald E. Evans
Summary
These Apollo Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made by ILC Industries for astronaut Ron Evans who wore them during his trans-earth EVA. The EV gloves were made of a beta cloth exterior with a woven stainless steel (Chromel-R) protective cover. The fingertips were amde of a latex compound and provided the astronauts with a greater ability to feel. The gloves were interechangeable with the Intra-Vehicular (IV) gloves, and were attached to the pressure suit with red anodized aluminium bearings.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1974.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19740135004
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro
Interior: Rubber/neoprene compound, nylon
Wrist bearing: Anodized aluminium, rubber
Dimensions
3-D: 30.5 x 14.6 x 14cm (12 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
Other (wrist bearing): 3 7/8in. (9.8cm)
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_A19740135004