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Scoops identical to this scoop were flown on the Apollo 11, 12, and 14 missions. The box-shaped portion of the scoop is made of aluminum alloy 6061. The astronauts used the scoop to fill sample bags with lunar soil.

This scoop was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1975.

 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 EQUIPMENT-Lunar Manufacturer NASA Johnson Space Center
 Dimensions Overall: 6 in. tall x 3 5/8 in. wide x 15 3/8 in. deep, 0.9 lb. (15.2 x 9.2 x 39.1cm, 0.4kg)
Other: 15 3/8 in. (39cm)
Other (of box): 6 in. tall x 3 11/16 in. wide x 6 in. deep (15.2 x 9.3 x 15.2cm)
 Materials Pan: aluminum alloy 6061; sieve (not used): stainless steel
 Inventory Number A19750065000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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