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These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for astronaut Joseph Kerwin for use during training sessions during the Apollo era. 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. They 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 1982

 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 Industries Inc.
 Astronaut Joseph P. Kerwin
 Dimensions 3-D: 30.5 x 15.2 x 15.2cm (12 x 6 x 6 in.)
Other (Wrist disconnect): 4in. (10.2cm)
 Materials Exterior: Beta cloth, Velcro, silicone rubber
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene
Locking ring: Anodized aluminium
 Inventory Number A19820228000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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