Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Summary
Tongs were used for collecting small rocks (less than 6-10 in. in diameter). Their reach compensated for the difficulty in bending over posed by the inflexibility of the astronauts' lunar space suits. The 32-inch tongs (which replaced a shorter model used on Apollo 11 - 14) were stored in the large tool carrier on the lunar rover.
This artifact was used for training and was transferred from NASA to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19770755000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
aluminum (handle), stainless steel (tines)
Dimensions
3-D (remarks): 79.4 × 10.2 × 12.7cm, 0.5kg (2 ft. 7 1/4 in. × 4 in. × 5 in., 1.1lb.)
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_A19770755000