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Various small hand tools are stowed aboard the Space Shuttle for the astronauts to use for planned tasks and minor repairs. This mechanical fingers, a device for reaching small objects in tight spaces, was part of the tool kit flown on the STS-7 mission in 1983. NASA transferred this and other items no longer needed for flight to the Museum in 1985.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Human Spaceflight
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Tools Manufacturer Blue-Point
 Dimensions 3-D: 43.8 x 5.1cm (17 1/4 x 2 in.)
 Materials metal, velcro
 Inventory Number A19850484000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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