Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center
Summary
The Apollo flag pole was specifically designed enable astronauts to plant a 3 x 5 ft. nylon U. S. flag on the Moon's surface. The flag pole consisted of a telescoping crossbar hinged to telescoping pole, all pieces made of anodized aluminum tubing of varying diameter. The thickest lower portion of the vertical pole was designed to be pushed (later hammered) into the lunar surface and the upper portion inserted into it after the crossbar with flag was snapped into its perpendicular position.
This item was one of several constructed in the workshop of the Manned Spaceflight Center in Houston and retained their for display in their visitor's center. Ownership was transferred to the Smithsonian in 1977.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19770570000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Paint, Adhesive, Plastic, Lead, Copper
Dimensions
3-D (Thick Steel Pole): 158.8 x 2.2cm (62 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
3-D (Aluminum Pole): 127.6 x 2.2cm (50 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
3-D (Thin Steel Pole): 153.7 x 1.6cm (60 1/2 x 5/8 in.)
Other: 4.3kg (9 3/8lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19770570000