Flag, U.S., Lunar

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Object Details

Summary

This flag is a replica of the one put on the Moon by the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission. The flag was constructed of nylon, and the flag pole had a crossbar to extend the flag (necessary without an atmosphere and wind).

It was transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian in 1971.

Credit Line

Transferred from the NASA - Johnson Space Center

Inventory Number

A19711514000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

EQUIPMENT-Lunar

Materials

Nylon

Pole: Anodized aluminium

Dimensions

2-D - Unframed (H x W): 91.44 x 152.4cm (3ft x 5ft)

Storage (including pole): 1.8kg (4lb.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Destination Moon

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96e5aa415-cc7b-4baf-b592-4b39e770902d

Record ID

nasm_A19711514000