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These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for J. Mays for use during training sessions prior to the Apollo missions of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The training gloves were identical to the flight gloves, and 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.

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.

Dimensions

3-D: 33.7 x 15.2 x 14cm (13 1/4 x 6 x 5 1/2 in.)
Other (Wrist disconnect): 4in. (10.16cm)

Materials

Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, silicone rubber
Interior: Rubber/neoprene
Wrist Disconnect: Anodized aluminum

Inventory Number

A19781484000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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