NASA Photo ID: S69-38749           File Name: 10075190.jpg
Film Type: 120mm                   Date Taken: 07/14/69
Title: Plaque which Apollo 11 astronauts will leave on the moon
Description:
Closeup view of the plaque which the Apollo 11 astronauts will leave behind 
on the moon is commemoration of the historic event. The plaque is made of 
stainless steel measuring nine by seven and five-eighths inches, and 
one-sixteenth inch thick. The plaque will be attached to the ladder on the 
landing gear strut on the descent stage of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module. 
Covering the plaque during flight will be a thin sheet of stainless steel 
which will be removed on the lunar surface.               

Subject terms:
APOLLO 11                               
APOLLO PROJECT                          
LUNAR SURFACE                           
MOON                                    
PLAQUES                                 

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