Apollo 17 The wing of the eagle partially overlays the Moon, suggesting man's established presence there. The gaze of Apollo and the direction of the eagle's motion embody man's intention to explore further destinations in space. The patch includes, along with the colors of the U.S. flag (red, white, and blue), the color gold, representative of a "golden age" of spaceflight that was to begin with Apollo 17. The image of Apollo in the mission insignia is a rendering of the "Apollo Belvedere" sculpture. The insignia was designed by Robert McCall, with input from the crew. Like Apollo 15 and Apollo 16,
Moonshot: The Flight Of Apollo 11 science into relatable experience". "Moonshot" has also been reviewed by "Library Media Connection" magazine, "BookPage", "BookList", the National Space Society, "Kirkus Reviews", "Publishers Weekly" "Moonshot" has received numerous awards including: Moonshot: The Flight Of Apollo 11 Moonshot: The Flight Of Apollo 11 is a 2009 book by Brian Floca about the Apollo 11 spaceflight to the moon. Common Sense Media, in a review of "Moonshot", wrote "Author-illustrator Brian Floca combines gripping narrative with a wealth of detail to deliver a beautifully poetic treatment of Apollo 11." and "This would be a treat to read with adults who remember Apollo 11."