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This is a stand for a 1:96 scale model of an early version of the Saturn rocket. After President Kennedy's May 1961 commitment to astronauts on the Moon by the end of the decade, increased emphasis was given to development of the three-stage liquid-fuelled Saturn C-5 launch vehicle (later redesignated the Saturn V) capable of sending a manned spacecraft to the Moon.

The world'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 Edwin 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.

The model and stand's manufacturer and donor are unknown.

 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 Unknown
 Dimensions Overall: 12.7 × 19.7 × 19.7cm (5 × 7 3/4 × 7 3/4 in.)
 Materials HAZMAT: Cadmium Plating
Wood
Paint
Felt
Aluminum
Chrome
Steel
 Inventory Number A19850410001 Credit Line Donor unknown Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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