Object Details
Astronaut
Edgar Dean Mitchell
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This glove is one of a pair of Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves constructed during the developmental stages of the gloves eventually used on the lunar surface. They were worn by astronaut Edgar Mitchell during glove trials, and later in training sessions.
The gloves have an extended, uninsulated gauntlet, which was shortened and insulated for the production models. The fingertips are covered with Chromel-R, with the final models having the blue latex fingertips.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA.
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Inventory Number
A20020105000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior glove: Chromel-R, Beta cloth
Gauntlet: Beta cloth
Interior glove: Rubber/Neoprene, aluminum, steel, plastic, nylon, Mylar, Kapton
Dimensions
3-D: 40.6 x 14.6 x 10.2cm (16 x 5 3/4 x 4 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_A20020105000