Extension handles were designed to be compatible with a variety of lunar tools, such as the hammer, scoop, drive tubes, 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 long extension handle was used for training and transferred from NASA 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
Dimensions
3-D: 61 × 16 × 3.5cm (24 × 6 5/16 × 1 3/8 in.)
Materials
Overall: Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Inventory Number
A19850609000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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