Glove, Left, A7-LB, Extravehicular, Apollo 16, Duke, Flown
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These extra-vehicular (EV) gloves were made for, and worn by Charles M. Duke Jr., lunar module pilot of the Apollo 16 mission that landed men on the Moon in April 1972.
They were constructed of an outer shell of Chromel-R fabric and thermal insulation to provide protection when handling extremely hot and cold objects. The blue fingertips were made of silicone rubber to provide more sensitivity. They were attached to the spacesuit with the same locking mechanism as the intravehicular gloves.
NASA transferred this glove to the Museum in 1974.
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
Charles M. Duke Jr. Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc. Dimensions
3-D: 30.5 x 16.5 x 15.2cm (12 x 6 1/2 x 6 in.) Materials
Exterior: Chromel-R, silicone, Teflon-coated Beta cloth, Velcro
Interior: Rubber-composite, nylon
Locking ring: Anodized aluminium Inventory Number
A19740150002
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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