Object Details
Manufacturer
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Summary
This is a model of unknown scale of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Saturn V rocket. America's largest operational launch vehicle, a Saturn V first launched a manned Apollo spacecraft in December 1968 when the crew of Apollo 8 were placed into lunar orbit. In July 1969, the rocket sent astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edward Aldrin, Jr. of Apollo 11 to the surface of the moon, while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit. Saturn V was utilized in the remaining six Apollo missions to the moon during 1969-1972 and to launch the Skylab Orbital Workshop into Earth orbit in May 1973. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center built this model and transferred it to NASM in 1974.
Alternate Name
Saturn V Model
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19930385000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Plastic rocket on wood base.
Dimensions
Other: 8 in. diameter x 4 ft. long (20.32 x 121.92cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19930385000