Model, Rocket, Saturn V, 1:48

Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Summary

This is a 1:48 scale model of a Saturn V rocket. Developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, during the historic Apollo 11 mission in July 1969 the rocket sent astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edward Aldrin, Jr. to the surface of the moon while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit. Saturn Vs were 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 made this model of plastic with a wood stand, and transferred it to the Museum in 1975.

Credit Line

Gift of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number

A19770428000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic rocket with wood stand.

Dimensions

Overall: 6ft 6in. x 11in. (198.12 x 27.94cm) 1:48 scale.

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

Exhibit Station

Human Spaceflight

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19770428000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv944d39733-f0ee-49f8-9da5-7aae8b855d61