Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA - Johnson Space Center
Summary
Tongs were used for collecting small rocks (less than 6-10 in. in diameter). Their reach compensated for the difficulty posed by the inflexibility of the astronauts' space suit in bending over to pick up samples. 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.
These were transferred to the Museum in 1978 from NASA.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19781499000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
stainless steel (tines), aluminum (handle)
Dimensions
Overall: 32 in. long, 0.5 lb. (81.28cm, 0.2kg)
Other (t-handle): 4 3/4 in. long (12cm)
Other (tines): 1/8 in. diameter (0.3cm)
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_A19781499000