Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA - Johnson Space Center
Summary
The Mobile Equipment Transporter (MET) was a hand cart intended to assist with carrying tools, sample containers, cameras, and other equipment on the lunar surface. An MET was only used during the Apollo 14 mission. This version was used as a qualification test item to make sure that, as designed, it could withstand the vibrations it might encounter during a lunar flight and landing. Subsequently it was used for astronaut training and then reconfigured as the prototype for alterations to be made on the transporter if it was required by the Apollo 15 mission. Because the much more mobile Lunar Rover was provided for Apollo 15, the upgraded version was never required.
This unit was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1972.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19730123000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
Overall - aluminum, plastic, steel
Tire covers - fiberglass
Tires - rubber
Dimensions
Overall: 30lb. (13.6kg)
Other (Carrying capacity): 352.7lb. (160kg)
23 5/8 x 37 3/8 x 62 5/8 in. (60 x 95 x 159 cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19730123000