This Extra-Vehicular (EV) glove is part of a pair made for and worn by astronaut James Irwin during training sessions prior to the Apollo 15 mission.

Like the gloves used during the mission, training 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 in 1973

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: 30.5 x 15.2cm (12 x 6 in.)
Other (Wrist disconnect): 4 1/4in. (10.8cm)

Materials

Exterior: Beta cloth, Velcro, rubber/Neoprene
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene
Locking ring: Anodized aluminum

Inventory Number

A19731290000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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