Extension handles were designed to be compatible with a variety of lunar tools, such as the hammer, scoop, and rake. Two types of extension handles were employed during the Apollo era; a shorter version (23.75 in) was flown on Apollo 11 and 12, and a longer one (35.5 in) was used on subsequent missions.

This particular short extension handle was used for training and was transferred to the Smithsonian from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1974.

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

3-D: 61 × 15.5 × 4cm (2 ft. × 6 1/8 in. × 1 9/16 in.)
3-D (Storage): 78.1 × 15.2 × 3.2cm (2 ft. 6 3/4 in. × 6 in. × 1 1/4 in.)

Materials

Aluminum Alloy
Ferrous Alloy

Inventory Number

A19750031000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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