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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.

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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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