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
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