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posted 09-09-2015 07:45 AM            

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When did the mission emblems for the Apollo flights first make an appearance? Was it at the rollout, or at a press conference?

Apollo 15 and Apollo 16 rollout photos show the mission emblems on display.

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posted 09-09-2015 02:59 PM               

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Most, if not all, were released well in advance as indicated by the photo release dates:

Apollo 14: September 1970
Apollo 15: May 1971
Apollo 16: November 1971
Apollo 17: September 8, 1972

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posted 09-09-2015 09:30 PM            

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The KSC photo release date for the Apollo 11 emblem is July 8, 1969. The emblem can be seen at the July 5 press conference in Houston. One photo shows Aldrin holding the mission emblem and Armstrong holding a replica of the LM plaque.

Was the Apollo 11 emblem seen at the May 14 press conference?

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