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When American astronauts planted it in the moons surface they of course did it symbolically. A symbol of American accomplishment as President Kennedy set as a goal. It lays claim to no territory. Since there is no wind on our moon, in order for it to not simply droop, the astronauts fixed up a horizontal metal strip through the upper part so that it would extend out and be visible. It is not perfectly flat and thus has a slight wavelike appearance. And that appearance will stay. My question would be, "will the colors fade due to the bleaching effect of the sun's rays"?
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Why does the flag on the moon look like it is waving?
The flag on the moon appears to be waving in photographs because it has a wire sewn into the top edge to keep it extended horizontally. In the vacuum of space, where there is no wind to make it ripple, the flag hangs flat along the wire, giving the illusion of waving.
How did flag float on moon?
The flag on the moon's surface is not a cloth flag. The flag is designed to appear to be waving in the breeze; fully extended. Since there is no wind in spce it had to be made in that manner.
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.
What was the us flag on the moon made of?
The U.S. flag planted on the moon during the Apollo missions was made of nylon. It had a special rod along the top edge to help it unfurl and hold its shape in the airless environment of the moon. The flag's distinctive appearance in photographs is due to the lack of atmosphere on the moon, which prevented it from waving or rippling.
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.
Why does the flag on the moon look like it is waving?
The flag on the moon appears to be waving in photographs because it has a wire sewn into the top edge to keep it extended horizontally. In the vacuum of space, where there is no wind to make it ripple, the flag hangs flat along the wire, giving the illusion of waving.
How did flag float on moon?
The flag on the moon's surface is not a cloth flag. The flag is designed to appear to be waving in the breeze; fully extended. Since there is no wind in spce it had to be made in that manner.
What are the release dates for Waving American Flag - National Cash Register Co- - 1904?
Waving American Flag - National Cash Register Co- - 1904 was released on: USA: March 1904
What are wrong things to do with the American flag?
When waving the American flag, be careful not to let any part of it touch the ground, because this is offensive.
Why is the American flag waving on the moon?
the flag waves because it was planted in the soil and Neil Armstrong twisted the poles.this is obvious because int other footage you can see the flag is not moving when he walks past it.Since there is no wind on the moon the flag pole made of the moon landing was an upside-down "L" shape to hold the flag material straight out.
What are the release dates for Girl Waving American Flag National Cash Register Co- - 1904?
Girl Waving American Flag National Cash Register Co- - 1904 was released on: USA: January 1904
Why do they said Apollo mission is fake?
Many say it is a fake as the flag on the moon is waving when there is no wind there.
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.
How did the American Flag stay on the moon?
The flag remains on the Moon .
What was the us flag on the moon made of?
The U.S. flag planted on the moon during the Apollo missions was made of nylon. It had a special rod along the top edge to help it unfurl and hold its shape in the airless environment of the moon. The flag's distinctive appearance in photographs is due to the lack of atmosphere on the moon, which prevented it from waving or rippling.
Why is freedom compared with a waving flag?
because the flag feels free when it is waving in the wind
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.
