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These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for and worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong, Commander 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.

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This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

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    Object Details

    Country of Origin

    United States of America

    Type

    PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

    Manufacturer

    ILC Industries Inc.

    Astronaut

    Neil A. Armstrong

    Dimensions

    3-D: 31.8 x 16.5 x 14cm (12 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)

    Materials

    Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro, rubber/silicone
    Interior: Rubber/Neoprene compound, nylon
    Wrist disconnect: Anodized aluminium

    Inventory Number

    A19730040003

    Credit Line

    Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. NASA has the right of first refusal upon deaccession as per agreement.

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    National Air and Space Museum

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