Object Details
Summary
This type of 2-cm diameter core tube was used on Apollo missions 11, 12, and 14. Each core tube had a bit on one end and an adapter screw on the other end. The astronaut attached an extension handle to the adapter, placed the core tube on the soil, and drove it into the soil by hitting the top of the handle with a hammer. Once pulled from the soil, the bit was replaced by a cap. Two tubes could be screwed together to make a longer tube. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1975.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19810880000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
Aluminum alloy 6061-T6
Steel
Plastic
Copper Alloy
Adhesive
Dimensions
Overall: 40.6 × 3.2cm, 0.3kg (1 ft. 4 in. × 1 1/4 in., 0.6lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19810880000