Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, wore these extravehicular activity (EVA) gloves on the STS 41-G Space Shuttle mission in 1984, when she left the crew cabin to work in the Challenger payload bay. Spacesuit gloves are made of many layers of latex, foil, and tough fabric for insulation and protection, yet they are flexible enough for the astronauts to handle tools and do tasks with their fingers. Because the gloves are the most heavily used spacesuit part, they must be absolutely durable against wear and tear. Astronauts' lives depend on them. NASA transferred these gloves, stamped inside with Kathy Sullivan's abbreviation SV, after she left the astronaut corps.
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 Dover, Inc.
Astronaut
Kathryn D. Sullivan
Dimensions
3-D: 35.6 x 19.1 x 12.7cm (14 x 7 1/2 x 5 in.)
Materials
cloth, latex, aluminum, vinyl, velcro
Inventory Number
A19960009001
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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