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This item is part of the test equipment kit from the backup Skylab Orbital Workshop that is displayed in the Museum. The extension rod and hook could be used with the force gauge, also in the kit. Skylab was a U.S. space station launched into low Earth orbit in May 1973. Three different three-man crews occupied the orbital laboratory until February 1974. Skylab was equipped with several tool kits and devices for in-flight maintenance tasks, as well as scientific instruments for a variety of research projects.

NASA transferred the rod and hook to the Museum in 1975.

 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 INSTRUMENTS-Scientific Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
 Dimensions 3-D (Assembled): 14.6 x 0.6cm (5 3/4 x 1/4 in.)
 Materials Steel, adheisve decal
 Inventory Number A20110453007 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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