Object Details
Astronaut
Eugene A. Cernan
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Summary
These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for Eugene Cernan, Commander of the Apollo 17 mission in December, 1972, and were made for use on the lunar surface.
The 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 inner glove was of a rubber/neoprene compound, into which the restraint system was integrated, and they attached to the spacesuit using the same mechanism as the intra-vehicular gloves.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1968
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19740133004
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Velcro, silicone rubber
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene
Wrist Disconnect: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
3-D: 31.8 x 15.2 x 15.2cm (12 1/2 x 6 x 6 in.)
Other (wrist ring interior): 4 in. (10.2cm)
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_A19740133004