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The Mobile Equipment Transporter (MET) was a hand cart intended to assist astronauts with carrying tools, sample containers, cameras, and other equipment on the lunar surface. Equipment was placed on the bed of the transporter, which was wheeled around by astronauts using a handle, much as a wheelbarrow. It was used on Apollo 14. This unit was the thermal vacuum qualification test vehicle, later used for training. It was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1972.

This particular MET originally served as the Thermal Vacuum Qualification Test unit for the version used on the Apollo 14 mission. It was later used for astronaut training and was 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

Manufacturer

NASA - Johnson Space Center

Dimensions

Overall: 81.28 x 101.6 x 198.12cm (2ft 8in. x 3ft 4in. x 6ft 6in.)
Storage: 68.58 x 15.24 x 91.44cm (2ft 3in. x 6in. x 3ft)

Materials

OVERALL - ALUMINIUM, PLASTIC, STEEL
TIRE COVERS - FIBERGLASS
TIRES - RUBBER

Inventory Number

A19730124000

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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