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Socket, 7/16", Skylab

Object Details

Summary
Skylab was launched into low Earth orbit in May 1973 and occupied until February 1974 by three-man crews on three different missions. Several onboard tool kits contained a variety of tools and supplies for basic repairs and maintenance tasks that the astronauts might need to do while in space. This item is part of a duplicate tool kit from the backup Skylab orbital workshop displayed in the Museum.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co.
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
Materials
metal
Dimensions
3-D: 2.5 x 1.3cm (1 x 1/2 in.)
Type
EQUIPMENT-Tools
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