Object Details
Manufacturer
Martin Marietta Aerospace
Summary
Core stems were used with the Apollo Lunar Surface Drill (ALSD) to take long core samples of the lunar regolith. Core stem tubes were joined together during the drilling process to obtain samples up to 94 inches in length. Up to five upper core stems could be joined to the lower core stem which had the drill bit attached. Once filled cores stems were removed from the lunar soil and the ends were capped for return to Earth.
This particular core stem was used for Apollo 17 training. NASA transferred it to the Smithsonian in 1974.
Credit Line
Transferred from the NASA- Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19810907000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
Overall: Titanium alloy A1-4V
Dimensions
3-D: 42.5 × 2.5cm (16 3/4 × 1 in.)
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_A19810907000