Scoop, Large

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA Johnson Space Center

Summary

Scoops identical to this scoop were flown on the Apollo 11, 12, and 14 missions. The box-shaped portion of the scoop is made of aluminum alloy 6061. The astronauts used the scoop to fill sample bags with lunar soil.

This scoop was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1975.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19750065000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Lunar

Materials

Pan: aluminum alloy 6061; sieve (not used): stainless steel

Dimensions

Overall: 6 in. tall x 3 5/8 in. wide x 15 3/8 in. deep, 0.9 lb. (15.2 x 9.2 x 39.1cm, 0.4kg)

Other: 15 3/8 in. (39cm)

Other (of box): 6 in. tall x 3 11/16 in. wide x 6 in. deep (15.2 x 9.3 x 15.2cm)

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/nv9f74ff27e-40d2-465c-ad9d-6138762d40cf

Record ID

nasm_A19750065000