This is an example of the heavier weight lunar hammers that were used during the Apollo 14, 15, 16, and 17 lunar missions. The heavy hammer was designed to chip samples off of large rocks and to drive core tubes into the lunar soil. When attached to an extension handle, the hammer was also used to dig surface furrows.
This particular hammer was used for training. It was sent by NASA for display to Japan in 1978. In 1979 ownership was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution.
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 - Johnson Space Center
Dimensions
3-D: 39.1 × 15.2 × 3.2cm, 1.1kg (1 ft. 3 3/8 in. × 6 in. × 1 1/4 in., 2.4lb.)
Materials
Aluminum
Steel
Rubber
Inventory Number
A19790879000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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