Pen, Marker, Apollo 11
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- NASA Ames Research Center
- Summary
- This "Rocket" model felt-tipped marker was carried by astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. NASA purchased a number of these markers from the Duro Pen Company for use by astronauts during the Apollo and Skylab program. It is constructed with a chrome body and typical "felt" tip. It also has a small velcro tab attached to keep it secure in the weightless environment.
- NASA transferred this pen to the Museum in 1971.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA
- Inventory Number
- A19980076000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
- Materials
- Overall - brushed aluminum
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 13.3 × 1cm (5 1/4 × 3/8 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19980076000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv965b0fa93-6758-4e9f-999a-966aed7a94c9
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