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This small spoon was used by Command Module Pilot Michael Collins for eating during the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969. It is constructed of stainless steel, and was part of his Personal Preference Kit.

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 Silco Stainless USA
 Dimensions 3-D: 15 × 3.5 × 2.3cm (5 7/8 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in.)
 Materials Overall: Steel
 Inventory Number A19850143000 Credit Line Donated by Michael Collins Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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