It began as a normal lunar mission. They had sent men into lunar orbit four times and landed twice. But, at 55 hours, 55 minutes, and four seconds into the mission, something went wrong. What should have been the third lunar landing became a fight to bring the crew home alive. Gene Kranz is the … [Read more…]
Mission Apollo Minute: Celebrating legendary flight director Gene Kranz from Space Center Houston on Vimeo. HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2018 – The nonprofit Space Center Houston raised $300,000 for its fall luncheon To the Moon and Beyond honoring legendary flight director Gene Kranz and supporting the campaign to restore Historic Mission Control Tuesday at the Marriott Marquis Houston. … [Read more…]