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Large amounts of dust collected on the astronauts' space suits during excursions to the lunar surface. The dust, if depositied in the Lunar Module threatened to contaminate the cabins environmental control sytem. Following the Apollo 12 mission, astronaut Alan Bean noted that they had lacked a means to remove the dust from their suits prior to entering the Lunar Module. Subsequent missions were equipped with these large brushes, which were used prior to LM cabin ingress.

This is a training item, and was not flown. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1974.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Lunar Manufacturer NASA Johnson Space Center
 Dimensions Overall: 5 in. wide x 1 ft. 3/4 in. long x 1 1/2 in. tall (12.7 x 32.39 x 3.81cm)
 Materials Bristles: Nylon
Handle: Aluminum
Head: Stainless Steel
 Inventory Number A19750030000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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