Sought-after flown American flag carried into orbit on Apollo 9, 5.75 x 4, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip by the mission's LMP, "Flown on Apollo 9, Rusty Schweickart." Attractively mounted, matted, and framed with a signed photo of Schweickart to an overall size of 14.5 x 21.5. In very fine condition.
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. A great display featuring a desirable relic flown on an important mission, certified by its Lunar Module Pilot.
