This Apollo 11 commemorative medal was minted in the Netherlands. 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 the 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.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Dimensions
3-D: 5.1cm (2 in.)
Materials
Nickel bronze
Inventory Number
A19731542000
Credit Line
Gift of Thomas Becker
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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