NASA Apollo 11 mission
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The plaque that was left on the moon, with the signatures of the three astronauts; Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.; and US President Richard Nixon
Paul Renner’s Futura played a significant role in the Apollo 11 mission, being the chosen typeface for various communication aspects within NASA’s systems. It was extensively used in labels, equipment controls, and spacecraft interfaces, providing clarity for astronauts, and aiding in their understanding and operation of the spacecraft. Its widespread use in the mission established it as a key visual element, ensuring streamlined communication and functionality.
The plaque left on the moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts bears an inscription written in Futura, making it the sole typeface to have ever reached the lunar surface. This choice represents Futura’s unique distinction as the selected font for immortalizing the historic moment of mankind's first steps on the moon.
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Space food packaging
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Lunar map with the Apollo Zone of Interest
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Apollo 11 badge with a bald eagle planting a branch on the Moon
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Patches with embroidered lettering
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Cabin repress instructions
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Labels inside the spacecraft
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Detail from an Apollo Training Manual
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