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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.

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 MODELS-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer David P. Gianakos
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).
Materials Plastic and phenolic rocket; metal Launch Umbilical Tower; wood, plaster, and metal base.
Inventory Number A19940223000 Credit Line Gift of David Gianakos Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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