Model, Rocket, Saturn V, 1:34

Object Details

Manufacturer

David P. Gianakos

Summary

This is a 1:34 scale model of the Saturn V and its launch tower. The Saturn V was one of several rockets developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for use in the Apollo program. 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. David Gianakos built this model and donated it to NASM in 1975.

Credit Line

Gift of David Gianakos

Inventory Number

A19940223000

Restrictions & Rights

CC0

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic and phenolic rocket; metal Launch Umbilical Tower; wood, plaster, and metal base.

Dimensions

Rocket is 11 feet long (3.353 m) and weighs 30 pounds (13.6078 kg). Base is 5 feet x 6 feet (1.524 x 1.829 m). Launch Umbilical Tower is about 11.5 feet long (3.505 m). With the rocket and LUT on the base, the overall length is 14 feet (4.267 m) and the overall weight is 300 lbs (136.0779 kg).

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Title

Saturn V and Mobile Launcher 1:34 Scale

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19940223000

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9bc630938-2757-410e-9b36-e9d2d83942fc