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These scissors were part of the Personal Preference Kit of Command Module Pilot Michael Collins during the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. They were used to open the plastic bags in which food was rehydrated, to enable the astronauts to eat and reduce the danger of spillage.

Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by Michael Collins in 1984.

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

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Manufacturer

Weck

Dimensions

3-D (On display): 23.5 × 9 × 1cm (9 1/4 × 3 9/16 × 3/8 in.)

Materials

Overall: Chrome-plated steel

Inventory Number

A19850144000

Credit Line

Donated by Michael Collins

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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