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This medal commemorates the first launch of the Saturn V rocket on November 9, 1967. The Saturn V was the world's largest and most powerful rocket, and this launch was a successful test. From 1968 to the end of 1972, the Saturn V was used to launch a number of piloted and unpiloted Apollo spacecraft, including six successful missions to the Moon.

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

 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 Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions 3-D (Medal): 3.8 × 0.2cm (1 1/2 × 1/16 in.)
3-D (Case): 7.5 × 5.9 × 63.5cm (2 15/16 × 2 5/16 × 25 in.)
Storage: 15.2 × 14 × 3.8cm (6 × 5 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Silver
Cardboard
Ink
 Inventory Number A19731522000 Credit Line Gift of Thomas Becker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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