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Tongs were used to pick up individual rocks smaller than 10 cm. These so-called "short" tongs were used on the early Apollo missions (11-14) and were carried by the astronauts on fasteners attached to the waist of the lunar space suit. Later missions used longer, 32-inch tongs. This artifact was used during simulations and training. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1971.

 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 Manned Spacecraft Center
 Dimensions Overall: 26 3/8 in. tall x 3 15/16 in.wide, 0.3 lb. (67 x 10cm, 0.1kg)
Other (of T-handle): 3 15/16in. (10cm)
 Materials Overall: Aluminum
Tines: Aluminum
 Inventory Number A19820076000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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