Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Summary
This is a light weight lunar hammer designed to chip a sample of rock off a larger rock or to drive core tubes into the lunar soil. When attached to an extension handle, the hammer could also be used to dig surface furrows. Hammers of this style were used on Apollo 11 and 12.
This particular hammer was used for training. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in April 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19850612000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
Handle: Aluminum
Head: Steel
Dimensions
Overall: 16 1/8 in. tall x 6 5/16 in. wide x 1 1/2 in. deep, 1.9 lb. (41 x 16 x 3.8cm, 0.9kg)
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_A19850612000
