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Tongs were used for collecting small rocks (less than 6-10 in. in diameter). Their reach compensated for the difficulty posed by the inflexibility of the astronauts' space suit in bending over to pick up samples. The 32-inch tongs (which replaced a shorter model used on Apollo 11 - 14) were stored in the large tool carrier on the lunar rover. This artifact was used for training.

These were transferred to the Museum in 1978 from NASA.

 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: 32 in. long, 0.5 lb. (81.28cm, 0.2kg)
Other (t-handle): 4 3/4 in. long (12cm)
Other (tines): 1/8 in. diameter (0.3cm)
 Materials stainless steel (tines), aluminum (handle)
 Inventory Number A19781499000 Credit Line Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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