Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA Johnson Space Center
Summary
Large amounts of dust collected on the astronauts' space suits during excursions to the lunar surface. The dust, if depositied in the Lunar Module threatened to contaminate the cabins environmental control sytem. Following the Apollo 12 mission, astronaut Alan Bean noted that they had lacked a means to remove the dust from their suits prior to entering the Lunar Module. Subsequent missions were equipped with these large brushes, which were used prior to LM cabin ingress.
This is a training item, and was not flown. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1974.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19750030000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
Bristles: Nylon
Handle: Aluminum
Head: Stainless Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 5 in. wide x 1 ft. 3/4 in. long x 1 1/2 in. tall (12.7 x 32.39 x 3.81cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Human Spaceflight
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19750030000