Tool, Trenching, Lunar Surface

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
NASA - Johnson Space Center
Summary
The trenching tool was used to dig trenches in the lunar surface. It was flown only on Apollo 14; its task was assumed by large adjustable-angle scoops on later missions.
This object was used for training and was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1975.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center
Inventory Number
A19810707000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Materials
310 Stainless Stell
Dimensions
Overall: 3 ft. 1 in. long x 6 in. wide x 2 in. deep (93.98 x 15.24 x 5.08cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19810707000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f4f16e57-4682-4787-8537-c132e84f95b5
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