This is a heavier weight lunar hammer designed to chip a sample of rock off a larger rock or to drive core tubes into the lunar soil. When attached to an extension handle, the hammer was also used to dig surface furrows. Hammers of this style were used on Apollo 14, 15, 16, and 17.
This particular hammer was used for training and was not flown. It was transferred to the Smithsonian 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 - Johnson Space Center
Dimensions
3-D (L x W x H): 38.7 × 15.9 × 3.5cm, 0.9kg (1 ft. 3 1/4 in. × 6 1/4 in. × 1 3/8 in., 2lb.)
Materials
Handle: Aluminum
Head: Steel
Inventory Number
A19810923000
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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