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“How does NASA collect surface samples from the Moon? The answer may surprise you! Explore the challenges of...
Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...
S87-49426 (1987) --- The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) tool box provides stowage of individual tools, tool boards and...
Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...
Retired Marshall engineer Erich Engler demonstrates antiquated calculation and design tools used in Apollo days.
Pebble Jammed in Rock Abrasion Tool
Circular Signs of the Rock Abrasion Tool
Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...
MATERIALS ENGINEER LARRY PELHAM OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, OPERATES THE CEUS...
Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...
Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...
STS075-333-032 (22 Feb.- 9 March 1996) --- Astronaut Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, looks over tools he may use to...
Cratos II: Modular ISRU Excavation Tools
AS12-49-7318 (19-20 Nov. 1969) --- One of the Apollo 12 crew members is photographed with the tools and carrier of...
Retired NASA astronaut John Grunsfeld hosts this six-part mini-series about the tools used on the Hubble Space...
S93-35367 (Nov 1993) --- A close-up view of the special ratchet tool to be used by the STS-61 astronauts assigned to...
STS061-03-029 (2013 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman displays tools used in the five space walks on the...
Water Ice Data Exploration WIDE Tool
MATERIALS ENGINEER LARRY PELHAM OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, OPERATES THE CEUS...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...
S73-27403 (June 1973) --- Engineers at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center examine tools that are being considered...
A view of the X-59 being supported by ground supports in preparation for installation of the landing gear and other...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The tools that will be used to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission...
This set of images from Mars shows the handiwork of different tools on three NASA missions to the surface of Mars.