An award presented by NASA to the people and teams that helped place Apollo 11 on the moon's surface. The text of the award reads
In appreciation of dedicated service to the nation as a member of the team which has advanced the nation's capabilities in aeronautics and space and demonstrated them in many outstanding accomplishments culminating in Apollo 11's successful achievement of man's first landing on the moon, July 20, 1969.
The Apollo Achievement Award was established by NASA to recognize individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the Apollo program, specifically the missions that landed astronauts on the Moon. The award honored exceptional achievement, dedication, and teamwork in support of the program's success.
No, Apollo 8 was the first manned mission to orbit the moon in December 1968. It did not land on the moon; that achievement came later with the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.
The lyre is a common symbol of Apollo, representing music and poetry, which were two of his principal domains. Additionally, the laurel wreath is often associated with Apollo, symbolizing victory and achievement.
Mae Jemison received the Gamma Sigma Gamma Achievement Award in 1988. The award was given to her in recognition of her accomplishments as an astronaut, scientist, and role model for young women.
The Apollo program, developed by NASA, put man on the moon. It involved multiple missions, with Apollo 11 being the first to successfully land astronauts on the moon in 1969. The program was a significant achievement in space exploration and marked a major milestone in human history.
Apollo used the leaves of the laurel tree to create a wreath, which he then wore as a symbol of victory and achievement. The laurel wreath became a common motif in Greek art and was awarded to winners of athletic contests, symbolizing Apollo's protection.
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A.C. Redfield Lifetime Achievement Award was created in 1994.
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