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Documented sample bags were used for organizing rock and soil samples. Cup-shaped bags in this configuration were used on Apollo 17 for the soil sampler mounted on the Lunar Roving Vehicle. The LRV sampler accomodated 12 of these bags at a time; the bags came in sets of 48, or four batches of 12. After a sample was taken, the astronauts would remove the full cup of soil, then seal and stow it to bring back to Earth.

NASA transferred this documented sample bag cup to 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-Lunar Manufacturer Union Carbide Corp.
 Dimensions Overall: 5 1/2 in. tall x 3 1/4 in. diameter (13.97 x 8.26cm), weight (for 48 bags): 358 g (.8 lb)
 Materials teflon, aluminum
 Inventory Number A19790813000 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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