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.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Tools

Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.

Dimensions

3-D: 7.9 x 1.9cm (3 1/8 x 3/4 in.)

Materials

metal, velcro

Inventory Number

A19761760017

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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