Object Details
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
This Extra-Vehicular (EV) glove was made for training purposes only, and was used by various astronauts during training sessions prior to the Apollo missions.
Like the gloves used on the lunar surface, training gloves 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 gloves were attached to the spacesuit using the same mechanism as the intra-vehicular gloves.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1972
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19721021001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Velcro, rubber/neoprene
Interior: Rubber/neoprene
Locking ring: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
3-D: 30.5 x 15.2 x 15.2cm (12 x 6 x 6 in.)
Other (Wrist disconnect): 4 1/2in. (11.4cm)
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_A19721021001