Spoon, Command Module Pilot, Apollo 11

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Astronaut
Michael Collins
Manufacturer
Silco Stainless USA
Summary
This small spoon was used by Command Module Pilot Michael Collins for eating during the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969. It is constructed of stainless steel, and was part of his Personal Preference Kit.
Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by Michael Collins in 1984
Credit Line
Donated by Michael Collins
Inventory Number
A19850143000
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Materials
Overall: Steel
Dimensions
3-D: 15 × 3.5 × 2.3cm (5 7/8 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19850143000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98f14d824-f5d7-4b4a-a677-70e255a26cc3
Landscape view of silver spoon with engraving reading CMP XI
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Landscape view of silver spoon with engraving reading CMP XI
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