The Mobile Equipment Transporter (MET) was a hand cart intended to assist astronauts with carrying tools, sample containers, cameras, and other equipment on the lunar surface. Equipment was placed on the bed of the transporter, which was wheeled around by astronauts using a handle, much as a wheelbarrow. It was used on Apollo 14. This unit was a backup vehicle for the one actually flown on Apollo 14. Later use in tests to see if the MET could transport heavier loads on Apollo 15, it was later returned to the Apollo 14 configuration. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1972.
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
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center
Dimensions
Overall: 81.28 x 101.6 x 198.12cm (2ft 8in. x 3ft 4in. x 6ft 6in.)
Storage: 68.58 x 15.24 x 91.44cm (2ft 3in. x 6in. x 3ft)
Materials
Aluminum Alloy
FiberglasRubber
Ferrous Alloy
Uncharacterized Adhesive
Synthetic Fabric (Including Beta Cloth)
Ink
Uncharacterized Plastics
Inventory Number
A19730126000
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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