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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