Wrench, Combination, 3/8", Skylab

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Object Details

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.

Summary

Skylab was launched into low Earth orbit in May 1973 and occupied until February 1974 by three-man crews on three different missions. Several onboard tool kits contained a variety of tools and supplies for basic repairs and maintenance tasks that the astronauts might need to do while in space. This item is part of a duplicate tool kit from the backup Skylab orbital workshop displayed in the Museum.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number

A19761760052

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Tools

Materials

steel

Dimensions

3-D: 12.1 x 1.9 x 0.5cm (4 3/4 x 3/4 x 3/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99760feb3-970c-46d9-b223-56803c153bb8

Record ID

nasm_A19761760052