Large amounts of dust collected on astronauts' space suits during excursions to the lunar surface. 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 after returning from an EVA. Subsequent missions were equipped with large brushes, which were used extensively by the astronauts greatly improving the cleanliness of the Lunar Module cabin.
This brush was used during training and NASA transferred it to the Museum in 1979.
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
Dimensions
3-D (L x W x H) (Straight): 34 × 13.3 × 4.4cm, 0.5kg (1 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 5 1/4 in. × 1 3/4 in., 1lb.)
3-D (L x W x H) (Bent): 15.6 × 13.3 × 22.2cm, 0.5kg (6 1/8 × 5 1/4 × 8 3/4 in., 1lb.)
Materials
Handle: Aluminum
Head: Stainless Steel
Bristles: Nylon
Inventory Number
A19791044000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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