Science and Exploration

How To Buy The Same Tools That Astronauts Use On Orbit

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer, holds various tools in the Unity node of the International Space Station. Note: This orange Dead Blow Ball Peen hammer is available online here at Snap-on tools for $55.13. (image and model is slightly different than what is on orbit on the ISS.) high res (1.3 M) low res (95 K)

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 21 flight engineer, holds various tools in the Unity node of the International Space Station. Note: This orange Dead Blow Ball Peen hammer is available online here at Snap-on tools for $55.13. (image and model is slightly different than what is on orbit on the ISS.) high res (1.3 M) low res (95 K)

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