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.
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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