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yes but only if some one is waving it other wise no as space is a vacuum and has no air to push the flag. there was a metal bar holding p the flag on the moon by the way

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How does the flag wave on the moon?

The flag placed on the moon during the Apollo missions appears to "wave" in photographs and videos due to its design and the movement created during its placement. In the vacuum of space, there is no wind to cause the flag to flutter, so the motion seen is likely from the flag being unfurled and the inertia created by the astronaut handling it.


Did Americans actually land on the moon because i was watching the video and the flag was moving in outer space?

Yes they did. From BadAstronomy.com (see below)Bad: When the astronauts are assembling the American flag, the flag waves. Kaysing says this must have been from an errant breeze on the set. A flag wouldn't wave in a vacuum.Good: Of course a flag can wave in a vacuum. In the shot of the astronaut and the flag, the astronaut is rotating the pole on which the flag is mounted, trying to get it to stay up. The flag is mounted on one side on the pole, and along the top by another pole that sticks out to the side. In a vacuum or not, when you whip around the vertical pole, the flag will ``wave'', since it is attached at the top. The top will move first, then the cloth will follow along in a wave that moves down. This isn't air that is moving the flag, it's the cloth itself.The moon hoax is a myth propagated by con artists that want to sell books. For a thorough debunking of the moon hoax propaganda visit:http://www.clavius.orghttp://www.badastronomy.com/bad/tv/foxapollo.html


Why and how was the flag waving on the moon?

The fabric of the flag has a wire mesh sewn into it. The flag rolls up into a nice little package. When on the Moon, the astronauts extend the pole and stick it into the ground. They can then unroll the flag.


is there such thing as a flag moving in space?

no because if there is no air then there is no wind, so the first flag is NOT A THING LOL


Why is the endeavor space shuttle's painted flag upside down?

The American flag on the Endeavour space shuttle is positioned in the orientation that creates the illusion of the flag waving as the shuttle travels through the atmosphere. This design choice was intentionally made to reflect the dynamic nature of the space shuttle's missions.

Related Questions

Can a flag wave in space, where there is no atmosphere to create wind?

No, a flag cannot wave in space where there is no atmosphere to create wind.


What wave is in the American flag?

The wave in the american flag is TRANSVERSE WAVE


How does the flag wave on the moon?

The flag placed on the moon during the Apollo missions appears to "wave" in photographs and videos due to its design and the movement created during its placement. In the vacuum of space, there is no wind to cause the flag to flutter, so the motion seen is likely from the flag being unfurled and the inertia created by the astronaut handling it.


What type of wave is in the American flag?

transverse wave


What are the release dates for Wave of the Flag - 1955?

Wave of the Flag - 1955 was released on: USA: 14 May 1955


Is a flag waving on a pole a transverse wave?

Yes, a flag waving on a pole is an example of a transverse wave. In transverse waves, the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation. In the case of a flag waving, the fabric moves up and down (perpendicular to the pole) as the wave travels along the flag.


Is the Coca-Cola song called wave your flag?

Waving flag by K'naan


What is Africa's national anthem?

Wave your flag.


What actors and actresses appeared in Wave a Red Flag - 2009?

The cast of Wave a Red Flag - 2009 includes: Lisa Cromarty Monique Mojica


If someone is injured which way does the flag fly?

The way the person chooses to wave the flag.


Did Americans actually land on the moon because i was watching the video and the flag was moving in outer space?

Yes they did. From BadAstronomy.com (see below)Bad: When the astronauts are assembling the American flag, the flag waves. Kaysing says this must have been from an errant breeze on the set. A flag wouldn't wave in a vacuum.Good: Of course a flag can wave in a vacuum. In the shot of the astronaut and the flag, the astronaut is rotating the pole on which the flag is mounted, trying to get it to stay up. The flag is mounted on one side on the pole, and along the top by another pole that sticks out to the side. In a vacuum or not, when you whip around the vertical pole, the flag will ``wave'', since it is attached at the top. The top will move first, then the cloth will follow along in a wave that moves down. This isn't air that is moving the flag, it's the cloth itself.The moon hoax is a myth propagated by con artists that want to sell books. For a thorough debunking of the moon hoax propaganda visit:http://www.clavius.orghttp://www.badastronomy.com/bad/tv/foxapollo.html


Were the moon landings filmed in the california desert?

If space exist as we were so diligently taught in school and scientist say there is no air in space how the hell does a flag wave with no air no atmosphere and no wind sorry it was faked.