Glove, Apollo, Extravehicular, Left, Irwin, Training
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Summary
This is the left glove that James Irwin wore during training sessions in preparation for his Apollo 15 mission.
Training suits were identical to those worn during flight and were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra-vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. It permitted maximum mobility and was designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment. It was also capable of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A-7-L and was constructed in the Extra-Vehicular or EV configuration.
NASA transferred this glove to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.
Long Description
This is the left glove that James Irwin wore during training sessions in preparation for his Apollo 15 mission.
Training suits were identical to those worn during flight and were designed to provide a life sustaining environment for the astronaut during periods of extra-vehicular activity or during unpressurized spacecraft operation. It permitted maximum mobility and was designed to be worn with relative comfort for up to 115 hours in conjunction with the liquid cooling garment. It was also capable of being worn for 14 days in an unpressurized mode.
The spacesuit was made by the International Latex Corporation with the designation A-7-L and was constructed in the Extra-Vehicular or EV configuration.
NASA transfered this glove to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976
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
Date
1969
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Astronaut
James B. Irwin Dimensions
3-D: 30.5 x 16.5 x 12.7cm (12 x 6 1/2 x 5 in.) Materials
Beta Cloth, Chromel R, blue silicone, Anodized Aluminum, Neoprene rubber, mylar and Kapton film, Velcro, Steel, Stainless Steel, Nylon Inventory Number
A19761538001
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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