Sample Scale

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Object Details

Summary

The Sample Scale was designed to weigh containers of rocks and soil during the lunar mission. It was important to know the weights so that pre-determined weight limits were not exceeded at lunar lift-off. This type of scale was used on Apollo 14, 15, 16, and 17. This particular unit was used for training activities. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in May 1974.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19750119000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Lunar

Materials

Aluminum

Dimensions

Overall: 1 ft. 2 in. × 1 7/8 in. × 1 in., 0.5lb. (35.6 × 4.8 × 2.5cm, 0.2kg)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c926c24c-eb6e-426f-b41b-0e9f35dc7851

Record ID

nasm_A19750119000