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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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