Expedition 9 FLOWN and USED Orlan spaceglove - ex. Gennady Padalka

Expedition 9 Flown EVA Glove – From the Personal Collection of Cosmonaut Gennady Padalka

A rare and deeply personal artifact of human spaceflight, this authentic EVA (Extravehicular Activity) glove originates directly from the collection of veteran cosmonaut Gennady Padalka—one of the most experienced spacefarers in history.

Flown during Expedition 9 aboard the International Space Station, this glove was an integral component of a spacesuit designed for operations in the vacuum of space. EVA gloves represent the critical interface between astronaut and cosmos—engineered to withstand extreme तापमान shifts, micrometeoroids, and the harsh realities of orbital work while enabling delicate manual tasks.

What sets this piece apart is its documented flight use during an actual spacewalk, placing it among the most tangible and evocative artifacts of life aboard the ISS. Further enhancing its uniqueness, the glove bears an official onboard ISS cancellation postmark, a rare and highly sought-after marking applied in orbit—linking the item physically and historically to its time in space.

The piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity as well as photographic documentation showing the glove in use in space, providing both provenance and an extraordinary visual connection to its mission.

An exceptional convergence of human endurance, engineering, and exploration—this flown EVA glove is not merely a collectible, but a genuine artifact from the frontier of space.