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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