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Drill, Core

Object number2011.51.1 a-f

Manufacturer Westinghouse

Datec. 1972

Mediumsteel; stone (granite?)

Credit LineTransfer from National Electronics Museum

DescriptionLunar drill comprised of three parts with three associated core samples.DimensionsLength (a - body with wire extended): 39 in. (99.1 cm)
Length (a - body only): 14.75 in. (37.5 cm)
Diameter (a): 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Length x Diameter (b): 14.125 × 3.75 in. (35.9 × 9.5 cm)
Length x Diameter (c): 2.75 × 1.875 in. (7 × 4.8 cm)
Length x Diameter (d): 10.5 × 1.375 in. (26.7 × 3.5 cm)
Length x Diameter (e): 3.938 × 1.375 in. (10 × 3.5 cm)
Length x Diameter (f): 5.625 × 1.375 in. (14.3 × 3.5 cm)
Inscriptions(d) Core sample has blue handwritten text on body "...006".
Historical NotesLunar drill prototype developed by Westinghouse. Lunar exploration was to include deep drilling of the lunar surface and Westinghouse designed this drill to allow for drill casing in place. It was patented in 1972, but was never put into production.

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