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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 Usage conditions apply
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