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
Usage conditions apply
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