This is a light 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 could also be used to dig surface furrows. Hammers of this style were used on Apollo 11 and 12.
This particular hammer was used for training. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in April 1971.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Lunar
Manufacturer
NASA, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Dimensions
Overall: 16 1/8 in. tall x 6 5/16 in. wide x 1 1/2 in. deep, 1.9 lb. (41 x 16 x 3.8cm, 0.9kg)
Materials
Handle: Aluminum
Head: Steel
Inventory Number
A19850612000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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