American Flags Planted On The Moon Have Likely Turned White
- 8 years ago
Six American flags have been planted on the moon, but the ones that remain are probably not recognizable anymore. According to a recent Business Insider article, the distinctive red, white, and blue patterns have likely been bleached white from decades of exposure.
Six American flags have been planted on the moon, but the ones that remain are probably not recognizable anymore.
According to a recent Business Insider article, the distinctive red, white, and blue patterns have likely been bleached white from decades of exposure.
A 2011 piece by Air & Space Magazine explains that the cloth has had to endure the full brunt of the sun’s harsh ultraviolet radiation in addition to alternating periods of high heat and extreme cold.
As such, the lack of a lunar atmosphere and any shade would result in severe fading and wear.
Nevertheless, a 2012 survey by a
Six American flags have been planted on the moon, but the ones that remain are probably not recognizable anymore.
According to a recent Business Insider article, the distinctive red, white, and blue patterns have likely been bleached white from decades of exposure.
A 2011 piece by Air & Space Magazine explains that the cloth has had to endure the full brunt of the sun’s harsh ultraviolet radiation in addition to alternating periods of high heat and extreme cold.
As such, the lack of a lunar atmosphere and any shade would result in severe fading and wear.
Nevertheless, a 2012 survey by a