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This trenching tool, or shovel, was designed with an adjustable angle blade. Used by the astronauts on the Apollo 14 mission to make trenches in the lunar soil, the stainless steel trenching tool was replaced by adjustable angle scoops on later flights.

This particular shovel was used for training exercises. It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian 1974.

 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-Lunar Manufacturer NASA, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
 Dimensions Approximate: 1 1/2 in. deep x 3 ft. long x 6 in. wide (3.81 x 91.44 x 15.24cm)
 Materials Blade: Steel
Handle: Aluminum
 Inventory Number A19750033000 Credit Line Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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