Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA - Johnson Space Center
Summary
The Apollo astronauts were provided a small rake that could be used to gather and collect pebbles larger than 1 cm in diameter from the lunar regolith. While on the lunar surface, the rake head was attached to a handle (this object), which was designed to attach to a standard extension handle. Lunar rakes were employed on Apollo 15-17, from July 1971 to December 1972. This artifact was used for training.
NASA transferred this object to the Museum in 1978.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19781498000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
aluminum
Dimensions
Length: 22.3 cm (8.75 in)
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_A19781498000