These Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made for James Irwin, Lunar Module pilot of the Apollo 15 mission iin July/August, 1971, and were made for use on the lunar surface.
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 1973
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Manufacturer
ILC Industries Inc.
Astronaut
James B. Irwin
Dimensions
3-D: 30.5 x 15.2cm (12 x 6 in.)
Other (wrist ring interior): 4 1/4 in. (10.8cm)
Materials
Exterior: Beta cloth, Velcro, rubber/Neoprene
Interior: Rubber/Neoprene
Locking ring: Anodized aluminum
Inventory Number
A19740132004
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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