Scissors, Surgical, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Manufacturer

Weck

Summary

These scissors were part of the Personal Preference Kit of Command Module Pilot Michael Collins during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. They were used to open the plastic bags in which food was rehydrated, to enable the astronauts to eat and reduce the danger of spillage.

Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by Michael Collins in 1984.

Credit Line

Donated by Michael Collins

Inventory Number

A19850144000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories

Materials

Overall: Chrome-plated steel

Dimensions

3-D (On display): 23.5 × 9 × 1cm (9 1/4 × 3 9/16 × 3/8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv904dee2ee-00f3-48a9-8016-84752b4c2643

Record ID

nasm_A19850144000