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Object details:

Object Name: Scoop, Large
Smithsonian Record ID: edanmdm:nasm_A19750066000

	Object Name
	Scoop, Large

	Metadata Usage
	Not determined

	Guid
	http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv983519630-3adc-4d63-b54d-fa9a00aa4341

	Data Source
	National Air and Space Museum

	Manufacturer
	NASA Johnson Space Center

	Materials
	Aluminum alloy 6061

	Dimensions
	Overall: 6 in. tall x 3 5/8 in. wide x 15 3/8 in. long, 0.9 lb. (15.2 x 9.2 x 39.05cm, 0.4kg)

	Dimensions
	Other (scoop): 6 in. tall x 3 5/8 in. wide x 6 in. deep (15.24 x 9.21 x 15.24cm)

	Summary
	The large box-shaped scoop was used for collecting soil samples on the Moon. The head of the scoop was rigidly mounted to a shaft, which could be attached to an extension handle. A rotating motion was used with this model of scoop to prevent soil from flying out of the pan. Scoops of this type were used on the Apollo 11, 12, and 14 missions.

	Summary
	This particular item was used for astronaut training and was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1975.

	Country of Origin
	United States of America

	Credit Line
	Transferred from NASA, Johnson Space Center.

	Inventory Number
	A19750066000

	Type
	EQUIPMENT-Lunar

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