Why is there an American flag on the moon?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Because the Americans placed it there as proof that they landed on the moon.However, they no longer bear the image of the US flag on them. Due to space weathering, the flags are now completely white.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

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How did the American Flag stay on the moon?

The flag remains on the Moon .

Is there a Japanese flag on the moon?

No. Only Americans have walked on the moon so there is an American flag on the moon.

What flag was put on the moon?

It was American Flag that was first ever put on the moon.

What did Neil Armstong leave behind on the surface of the moon?

the American flag and his foot print

What did man place on the moon?

An American flag was left on the moon.

Was the Colorado flag ever put on the moon?

No, only the American flag.

When was the first flag up at the moon?

American

What was the date when the American flag was placed on the moon?

The American flag was placed on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969.

What is the only American flag that is not lowered?

The only one that 'can't' be lowered is flying on the moon. With proper lighting, any American flag can be flown around the clock.

How many stars were on the first American flag planted on the moon?

There were 50 stars on that flag.

Did Apollo 11 astronauts really place a pink flag on the moon?

no! it was an American flag!

When did Neil Armstrong place the American flag on the moon?

1969