This is a 1:48 scale model of the Saturn V rocket, which was made and donated by the model shop at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Marshall Space Flight Center. A three-stage, liquid-fuel rocket, the Saturn V was developed for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for use in the Apollo program. The world's largest operational launch vehicle, a Saturn V first launched a crewed Apollo spacecraft in December 1968 when Apollo 8 was placed in lunar orbit. In July 1969, the rocket sent the Apollo 11 astronauts on their historic journey to the moon. The Saturn V was utilized in the six remaining Apollo missions to the moon during 1969-1972 and to launch the Skylab Orbital Workshop into earth orbit in May 1973.
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
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Dimensions
3-D (Disassembled for Storage, Large Piece with Base): 158.4 × 36.8 × 35.6cm (5 ft. 2 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 2 in.)
3-D (Disassembled for Storage, Small Piece): 72.7 × 15.2cm (2 ft. 4 5/8 in. × 6 in.)
Overall: 8 in. × 7 ft. 9 1/4 in. (20.3 × 236.9cm)
Materials
Resin
Plastics
Adhesive
Vinyl
Wood
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Paints
Inventory Number
A19770385000
Credit Line
Gift of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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