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Comfort gloves are available for optional use with the Shuttle Extra-vehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) space suit gloves. They provide a comfortable layer of fabric against the hands and aid in wicking away perspiration. They also aid in donning and doffing the larger, more complex space suit gloves. NASA reported this pair of comfort gloves as flown on several Shuttle missions from 1997 through 1999.

NASA transferred these to the Museum in 2000.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

Manufacturer

ILC Dover, Inc.

Dimensions

Clothing: 24.4 x 12.7 x 0.2cm (9 5/8 x 5 x 1/16 in.)

Materials

Nylon, ink

Inventory Number

A20000669000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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