Fantastic large-size American flag carried into orbit on Apollo 9, measuring 18˝ x 11˝, signed and flight-certified in black ink by the mission's commander, "Flown on Apollo 9, Jim McDivitt." In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central.
Apollo 9, the first flight to test the Lunar Module (LM) in Earth orbit, demonstrated the LM's ability to separate from and re-dock with the Command Service Module (CSM), a critical maneuver for future moon landings. Additionally, Apollo 9 provided valuable insights into crew operations and spacecraft systems that were essential for the success of subsequent lunar missions. Flown flags of this unusually large size are few and far between—flags typically seen are approximately one-ninth the size at about 6˝ x 4˝. A fantastic, impressive piece from a vital Apollo mission.
