Apollo 16 FLOWN California flag – ex John Young

Apollo 16 Flown California State Flag – Lunar-Flown Artifact from the Personal Collection of John Young
Flown to the Moon in 1972 | Approx. 6 x 4 Inches | COA from Suzy Young | Holographic Label #0026596

This is a genuine California state flag flown to the Moon aboard Apollo 16, one of the final missions of NASA's Apollo lunar program. Measuring approximately 6 x 4 inches, this historic flag traveled more than 500,000 miles through space and spent time in lunar orbit during the mission’s journey to the Moon in April 1972.

What makes this item truly exceptional is its provenance: it comes directly from the personal collection of Apollo 16 Commander John Young, a legendary astronaut who walked on the Moon during this mission. The flag is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from his wife, Suzy Young, verifying its origin.

A holographic authenticity label bearing serial number #0026596 is affixed to the flag to further ensure and document its authenticity.

Key Features:

• Flown to the Moon aboard Apollo 16 (April 1972)

• Authentic California state flag, approx. 6 x 4 inches

• From the personal collection of astronaut John Young, Apollo 16 Commander

• Includes certificate of authenticity from Suzy Young

• Serialized holographic authenticity label #0026596 affixed

• A genuine, Moon-flown artifact from the golden age of space exploration

Artifacts that actually traveled to the Moon—especially those with direct astronaut provenance—are among the rarest and most meaningful collectibles in aerospace history. This California flag is not just a symbol of state pride, but a true piece of lunar legacy.