The first flight was apollo 7, october 27, 1961 and the last flight, apollo 17, was december 7, 1972. Six of nasas apollo missions apollo 11, apollo 12, apollo 14, apollo 15, apollo 16, and apollo 17 achieved this goal. More than 3,500 of those stem from the historic apollo moon landing effort, with 400 objects related specifically to the first successful lunar landing mission, apollo 11. Apollo 11 commemorative mission patch space patches. The crew comprised of commander neil armstrong, lunar module.
The space store has the nasa apollo mission patches, from the official nasa patch vendor. The idea was that the first lunar landing belonged to everyone, not just the crew. Nasa photo id s6931739 the first manned journey to the moon began at pad a, launch complex 39, kennedy space center, florida with the liftoff of apollo 11 at 9. The apollo 11 crew relaxes during training may 24, 1969 s6938660 apollo 11 saturn v on launch pad 39a july 1, 1969 s6939525 liftoff of apollo 11 july 16, 1969 s6939961 apollo 11 liftoff from launch tower camera. S6939526 moonbound apollo 11 clears the launch tower. Additional flight objectives included scientific exploration by the lunar module, or lm, crew. Embroidered mission objective the primary objective of apollo 11 was to complete a national goal set by president john f. Apollo 11 facts 30 interesting facts about apollo 11. This official apollo 11 patch measures 4 inches in diameter and is manufactured by ab emblem. Historic apollo 11 patch will go from the moon to mars nbc news.
It was the fifth manned mission in the apollo program. It went up to space on july 16, 1969, carrying three astronauts. Patch, mission, apollo 11 national air and space museum. Infobox spaceflight apollo 11 was the first flight to send people to the moon. Before computers, artists kept files of images that they used for ideas and visual information. The apollo 11 patch is one of two with no names on it. Apollo 11 was the first mission to land a man on the moon. This is a nicely detailed apollo 11 patch that is readily identified by how the earth is stitched as well as the distinct pattern in the tail of the eagle. What we have here is a, is a stamped envelope with a postal cancellation on it, and then this image of the apollo 11 patch for the mission. The original goal of the apollo program was to send a. This clipping of the apollo ii insignia, from frank gasparros private collection, may have been his inspiration for the reverse of the dwight d.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this groundbreaking event, were sharing 50 facts about the apollo 11 mission and its participants. An example of the unified hatch designed following the fatal apollo 204 fire in january 1967, the apollo 11 hatch covered the side opening in both the pressurized cabin. The real breakthrough came in our effort to try to duplicate our landing site on the moon when a couple of engineers came to me and. Apollo 11 was the culmination of the apollo program and a massive national commitment by the united states to beat the soviet union in. Visitor information news center blog education programs support group visits gift shop careers privacy policy.
High quality apollo 11 inspired postcards by independent artists and designers from around the world. The embroidered apollo 11 patch was manufactured by ab emblems, a patch embroidery company started by e. The patch you have may be part of a five patch set, 4x3 patches and one 3. Bean performed just over one day and seven hours of lunar surface activity while command module pilot richard f. Apollo 12 was the sixth crewed flight in the united states apollo program and the second to land on the moon. The apollo program, known as project apollo was the third united states human spaceflight program carried out by the nasa, which accomplished landing the first humans on the moon from 1969 to 1972. Commander neil armstrong and lunar module pilot buzz aldrin formed the american crew that landed the apollo lunar module eagle on july 20, 1969, at 20. In the vicinity of the moon, the crew sent back a 29. These first samples were basalts, darkcolored igneous rocks, and they were about 3. When apollo 11 landed on the moon, it only had about 25 seconds of fuel left. The primary objective of apollo 11 was to complete a national goal set by president john f.
Featured price, low to high price, high to low name, az name, za date, old to new date, new to old best selling. Apollo 12 the patch was designed by pete, dick and i with the help of about 10 other people around the contractor area at the cape. The crew comprised of commander neil armstrong, lunar. Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface six hours and 39 minutes later on july 21 at 02. Blue heron nasa apollo 11 mision patch 4 embroidered ironsewon applique patch. Graphic shirts in a wide range of colors from basics to brights to heathers.
An apollo 11 patch that was sent to the moon and back, and signed by the historic missions crew, has been set aside for the first crew to go to. Apollo 11 patch flown on 1st moon landing to launch with. The apollo hatch had to provide a perfect seal for proper cabin pressurization, thermal protection during reentry, and watertight conditions during splashdown and recovery. Apollo 11 carried the first geological samples from the moon back to earth. The sky is very dark blue, rather than collins correct black sky. Apollo 11 commemorative mission patch design 278540 to commemorate the brave americans of the apollo program, we have partnered with well know and respected space artists and enthusiasts tim gagnon also known as kscartist and dr. First return of samples from another planetary body. Apollo 11 the national air and space museum holds approximately 17,000 space artifacts in its collection. The space store has a very large selection of apollo 50th anniversary items. The apollo hatch had to provide a perfect seal for proper cabin pressurization, thermal protection during reentry, and water. Nasathe eagle has landed mission objectivethe primary objective of apollo 11 was to complete a national goal set by president john f. Direct to garment printing allows the specialty inks to be absorbed directly into the fibers of the apparel which ensures. Apollo 11 simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Apollo 11s mission patch, showing an eagle flying over the surface of the moon with earth in the background, is for many people as famous as. This is a commercial copy of the apollo 11 mission patch. Apollo 11 mission patch made in the usa patch 4 inch patch. It went up to space on 16 july 1969, carrying three astronauts. Apollo 8 and 10 tested different components while encircling the moon. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. How nasa tracked apollo 11 to the moon and back with 1960s tech by doris elin urrutia 18 july 2019 one nations arrival to the moon was in reality a global, farreaching endeavor. A partner of nasa for previous missions, ab emblems became the sole contractor for all nasa patches in 1971. The includes the us mint coins, robbins medallions, patches, lapel pins and fisher space pens. Apollo 11 was the first time in human history where humans have set foot upon another celestial body. A single spacecraft firing was utilized to escape earth orbit and set a course to the moon. Apollo 11 was the first flight to send people to the moon. The apollo 11 mission 25th anniversary more details on apollo lunar landings precise positions of lms and science experiments on the moon.
A single spacecraft firing was utilized to escape earth orbit and set a. Nasa apollo 11 lunar landing patch with hoop and loop backing. Apollo 11 mission overviewapollo 11 crew portraitapollo 11 crew portraitcredits. The prime mission objective of apollo 11 is stated simply.
On july 20, 1987, neil armstrong, buzz aldrin, and michael collins signed a silk screen patch flown aboard apollo 11 and presented it to former. Space museum mission patches star2star communications. The command service module csm separated, turned and docked with the lunar module lm. Often this patch can be found in the needle painters guild framed series along with 3 other ab emblem patches.
The apollo 11 is a little too large on this patch, and the ones are missing the serifs. Celebrate the worlds first lunar landing and return with the 50th anniversary apollo 11 patch. It was launched on november 14, 1969, from the kennedy space center, florida, four months after apollo 11. For more information, visit the smithsonians terms of use. Apollo program patches are on sale at the space store now. Commander charles pete conrad and apollo lunar module pilot alan l. On july 20, 1969, armstrong and aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon, while collins stayed in orbit around the moon the flight was part of the space race. The apollo 11 patch was inscribed by michael collins, carried to the moon aboard apollo xi, presented to the mars i crew. Pittsburgh man designed patch for apollo 11 moon landing spacesuits pittsburgh as we mark the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 mission, we all know the names of the two men who landed on the. This apollo 11 patch is part of a set of modern reproduction apollo patches. Armstrong, command module pilot michael collins, lunar module pilot edwin e. Apollo 7 and apollo 9 were earthorbiting missions to test the lunar module and the command module. It was a common practice for the commander of each mission to fly a t38 into the asheville airport to help the.
The patch you have may be part of a fivepatch set, 4x3 patches and one 3. Apollo 11 patch 50th anniversary 19692019 nasa space limited edition custom personalized embroidered patches hook fastener for jacket, jean, backpack, uniform,work shirt,hat 4. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Apollo 11 crew patch newspaper clipping, united states, 1970. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The purpose of the apollo 11 mission was to land men on the lunar surface and to return them safely to earth. Apollo 11 patch to join astronauts on mars mission.