LARGE BOX-SHAPED SCOOP

Description

The large box-shaped scoop was used for collecting soil samples on the moon and was also used for trenching. 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.

Physical Attributes

• Weight

  400 g

• Dimensions

  39 cm overall length
  15.2 cm box height
  9.3 cm box width
  15.2 cm box depth

• Materials

  The pan structure (box-shaped portion) was made of aluminum alloy 6061. A stainless steel wire mesh sieve was designed to cover the pan opening, but no evidence was found of fabrication or use of the mesh.

• Manufacturer

  NASA, Johnson Space Center

Images

References

• Catalog of Apollo Lunar Surface Geological Sampling Tools and Containers • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum • Artemis Geology Tools