Glove, Shuttle EMU Space Suit (right)
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Object Details
- Manufacturer
- ILC Dover, Inc.
- Summary
- Spacesuit gloves are made of many layers of insulation materials and tough fabric for pressurization, warmth, and protection, yet they are flexible enough for the astronauts to handle tools and do tasks with their fingers. Various glove designs have been developed in the quest for improved comfort and utility. This Phase VI glove, designed by ILC for the shuttle-era spacesuit, has a silicone coated palm and fingers for durability and flexibility. This is only the outer cover, the protective thermal micrometeoroid garment that resists wear and tear. Over the years, NASA transferred to the Museum this and many other spacesuit gloves from the shuttle era.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Inventory Number
- A20000676001
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
- Materials
- Ortho fabric, rubber (Silicone), nylon tricot, velcro, aluminized mylar, dacron
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 40.6 x 16.5 x 16.5cm (16 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A20000676001
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c87ae172-c1b9-4776-be85-70da1662dfea
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