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Tool, Mechanical Fingers, Space Shuttle, STS-7

Air and Space Museum

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Blue-Point

Summary

Various small hand tools are stowed aboard the Space Shuttle for the astronauts to use for planned tasks and minor repairs. This mechanical fingers, a device for reaching small objects in tight spaces, was part of the tool kit flown on the STS-7 mission in 1983. NASA transferred this and other items no longer needed for flight to the Museum in 1985.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19850484000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Tools

Materials

metal, velcro

Dimensions

3-D: 43.8 x 5.1cm (17 1/4 x 2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Exhibit Station

Human Spaceflight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94f206f03-4f76-44fe-8957-bb26cfb5527c

Record ID

nasm_A19850484000

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