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These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for and worn by astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Lunar Module Pilot of the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.

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. The inner glove was of a rubber/neoprene compound, into which the restraint system was integrated, and they attached to the spacesuit using the same mechanism as the intra-vehicular gloves.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971.

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

Astronaut

Buzz Aldrin

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5 x 14.6 x 14cm (12 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

Materials

Interior: Rubber/Neoprene compound, aluminium, steel
Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, rubber-silicone compound

Inventory Number

A19730041002

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA,Manned Spacecraft Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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