The Mobile Equipment Transporter (MET) was a hand cart intended to assist with carrying tools, sample containers, cameras, and other equipment on the lunar surface. An MET was only used during the Apollo 14 mission. This version was used as a qualification test item to make sure that, as designed, it could withstand the vibrations it might encounter during a lunar flight and landing. Subsequently it was used for astronaut training and then reconfigured as the prototype for alterations to be made on the transporter if it was required by the Apollo 15 mission. Because the much more mobile Lunar Rover was provided for Apollo 15, the upgraded version was never required.
This unit was transferred 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: 30lb. (13.6kg)
Other (Carrying capacity): 352.7lb. (160kg)
23 5/8 x 37 3/8 x 62 5/8 in. (60 x 95 x 159 cm)
Materials
Overall - aluminum, plastic, steel
Tire covers - fiberglass
Tires - rubber
Inventory Number
A19730123000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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