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Boomerang, ca. 1969. Creator: Unknown
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Boomerang, ca. 1969. Creator: Unknown
Boomerang, ca. 1969. This boomerang, an example of the " first aerodynamic shape conceived by man, " was presented in 1969 to NASA astronaut Michael Collins by the Australian Television Network Channel 7 in celebration of the success of the Apollo 11 Moon landing that July. After Apollo 11, Collins, the command module pilot, and his two crewmates, the first moonwalkers Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, embarked on a 45-day world tour. Commemorative items like this one, prepared by organizations, companies, or nations, provided a tangible demonstration of the enthusiasm for the first Moon landing. Collins, later the director of the National Air and Space Museum and an undersecretary of the Smithsonian Instituion, gave the boomerang to the National Collection in 1986.
Boomerangs are thrown tools used by Aboriginal Australian peoples for hunting. The design dates back to at least 10, 000 BCE
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This print showcases a remarkable boomerang, believed to be the first aerodynamic shape ever conceived by man. Created around 1969, this unique artifact was presented to NASA astronaut Michael Collins by the Australian Television Network Channel 7 in honor of the monumental achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing in July that same year. Following their historic mission, Collins and his fellow astronauts embarked on an extensive 45-day world tour. Commemorative items like this boomerang served as tangible symbols of the widespread enthusiasm surrounding humanity's first steps on the lunar surface. Organizations, companies, and nations eagerly prepared such mementos to celebrate this extraordinary milestone. In recognition of its significance, Collins generously donated this precious gift to the National Collection in 1986. Boomerangs hold great cultural importance for Aboriginal Australian peoples who have used them as hunting tools for thousands of years. The design dates back at least ten millennia BCE, making it a testament to ancient ingenuity and craftsmanship. This particular boomerang is made from wood with a metal citation plate attached. As we admire this photograph print today, we are reminded not only of human achievements in space exploration but also of our connection to indigenous cultures and their rich heritage art forms. It stands as a symbol bridging scientific institutions like NASA and educational establishments such as the National Air and Space Museum with local communities worldwide.
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