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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 A19740150003 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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