Trenching Tool

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA - Johnson Space Center

Summary

This trenching tool, or shovel, was designed with an adjustable angle blade. Used by the astronauts on the Apollo 14 mission to make trenches in the lunar soil, the stainless steel trenching tool was replaced by adjustable angle scoops on later flights.

This particular shovel was used for training exercises. It was transferred to the Smithsonian May 1974.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19750113000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Lunar

Materials

Blade - 310 stainless steel

handle - aluminum

Dimensions

Overall: 3 ft. 1 in. × 6 in. × 2 in., 2.9lb. (94 × 15.2 × 5.1cm, 1.3kg)

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/nv9f76e206c-da2c-483a-a182-c66962038be8

Record ID

nasm_A19750113000