Explore Tools

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Tools Used



Tools used to collect lunar rocks and soils:-


Contact Soil Sampling Device
Contingency soil sampler
Core Tube
Drill
Extension Handle
Hammer
Lunar rover soil sampler
Rake
Scoop
Tongs
Trenching tool


Tools used to support sample selection and documentation:-


Brush-scriber-lens
Gnomon
Weight scale


Tool carriers



Containers used to package rocks, soils and other samples on the moon


Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container (ALSRC)
Core Sample Vacuum Container (CSVC)
Documented sample bag
Gas Analysis Sample Container (GASC)
Lunar Environment Sample Container (LESC)
Magnetic Shield Sample Container (MSSC)
Organic sample monitor bag
Protective padded sample bag
Special Environment Sample Container (SESC)


Containers used to carry rocks and soils on the moon


Sample collection bag (SCB)
Weigh bag