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What is the name of the astronaut who placed the US flag on the moon?
The US flag was planted by Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the first man and second man to walk on the Moon. The iconic photo of Aldrin with the flag was taken by Neil Armstrong. Unfortunately, this flag was too close to the LEM and was blown over when the astronauts took off to leave the Moon.
Why is the us flag flying on the moon?
The US flag is on the moon because the US landed there and planted it there to claim and prove we were there.
What is the date the first US flag put on the moon?
The first US flag was planted on the moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
Why doesn't the US flag on the moon hang down?
Although there is gravity on the Moon, the flag had wire strips in it to stop it falling down. This also allowed the flag to look like it was "waving". The Apollo 11 mission flag fell over due to the exhaust blast of the returning flight.
Does the US flag on the Moon mean that it is an American territory?
No, placing the US flag on the Moon was a symbolic gesture to mark the achievement of the Apollo missions. The Moon is considered international territory under the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits any country from claiming sovereignty over celestial bodies.
Can you think of a place in recent times where only the US has placed a flag?
How about the Moon.
What year was the US flag planted on the moon?
1948
What is the name of the astronaut who placed the US flag on the moon?
The US flag was planted by Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the first man and second man to walk on the Moon. The iconic photo of Aldrin with the flag was taken by Neil Armstrong. Unfortunately, this flag was too close to the LEM and was blown over when the astronauts took off to leave the Moon.
Why is the us flag flying on the moon?
The US flag is on the moon because the US landed there and planted it there to claim and prove we were there.
Who planted the us flag on the moon?
Neil Armstrong planted the U.S Flag on the moon.
Why is there an American flag on the moon?
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.
What year was the us flag placed on the top of Mt. Everest?
The USA flag was placed on top of Mount Everest when Jim Whittaker became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the 1st May 1963
Is the US flag on the moon still?
Yes it is.
Who was the first to set there flag on the moon?
us
Where was the US flag put in 1969?
Omg the moon
Where is the US flag placed on the flagpole?
The very end of the flag pole because it then shows power and might.
Where is the US flag never flown at half staff?
The moon
