Spoon, Command Module Pilot, Apollo 11

Landscape view of silver spoon with engraving reading CMP XI

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Object Details

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Manufacturer

Silco Stainless USA

Summary

This small spoon was used by Command Module Pilot Michael Collins for eating during the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969. It is constructed of stainless steel, and was part of his Personal Preference Kit.

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

Credit Line

Donated by Michael Collins

Inventory Number

A19850143000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories

Materials

Overall: Steel

Dimensions

3-D: 15 × 3.5 × 2.3cm (5 7/8 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98f14d824-f5d7-4b4a-a677-70e255a26cc3

Record ID

nasm_A19850143000