This Apollo 11 commemorative medal was struck by the Lombardo Mint in Canada. Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969, and returned to Earth eight days later. It was the fifth human spaceflight in the program and the first to land humans on the Moon. Over 500 million people around the world watched Neil Armstrong's televised image and heard his voice as he took his historic first step on the Moon on July 20. Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin, Jr. were the other two astronauts.

Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the National Collection in 1972.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin Canada Type MEMORABILIA-Events Manufacturer Lombardo Mint
 Dimensions 3-D: 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Nickel silver
 Inventory Number A19731519000 Credit Line Gift of Thomas Becker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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