This iron-on decal from the NASA Kennedy Space Center is memorabilia of Apollo 17, the sixth and final human mission to land on the Moon. Launched on December 7, 1972, the mission carried Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Jack Schmitt to the Moon. The mission patch for Apollo 17 depicted on this decal was designed by Robert McCall, the famous space artist. Memorabilia like this iron-on decal would have been available for purchase at the Kennedy Space Center or from local vendors so that people could record their presence at the launch by having a memento to take home with them.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Dimensions
3-D (Decal): 31.4 × 23.2 × 0.2cm (12 3/8 × 9 1/8 × 1/16 in.)
Storage: 39.4 × 30.5 × 2.5cm (15 1/2 × 12 × 1 in.)
Materials
Paper
Plastic
Ink
Steel
Inventory Number
A20120246000
Credit Line
Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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