Object Details
Manufacturer
Unknown
Summary
Large amounts of dust collected on astronauts' space suits during excursions to the lunar surface. The dust, if deposited in the Lunar Module, threatened to contaminate the cabin's environmental control system. 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 1979.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19791045000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
stainless steel, nylon
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/2 in. tall x 5 in. wide x 1 1/2 in. deep (31.75 x 12.7 x 3.81cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19791045000