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These shears were carried Gemini VII astronauts, Frank Borman and Jim Lovell on their record-breaking fourteen-day orbital mission, December 4-18, 1965. They could be used to cut open food packages or for other tasks.

Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Tools

Manufacturer

Weck

Dimensions

3-D: 21cm (8 1/4 in.)

Materials

Stainless steel; locks closed and springs open.

Inventory Number

A19781511000

Credit Line

Transferred from the NASA, Johson Space Center, Houston, TX

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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