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Telling the Stories of Apollo: A Conversation with Apollo Managers
07.01.09
 
Johnson Space Center Teague Auditorium

Travel back in time ... watch and learn about NASA's Apollo program from the managers and engineers who helped make it all happen. Each day, starting at 11 a.m. two films from the six part Discovery Channel documentary "Moon Machines" will be shown along with Apollo-era panelist discussions and audience Q&A.

Doors open 30 minutes before programs start. Seating is limited. Registration is required for the general public.

Please click here to register for each of these events.

Entry and Parking Information
Enter JSC through Gate 1 located off of Saturn Lane. Tell the Security Officer that you are attending the ‘Apollo Story Event’ and they will direct you to Avenue D. Attendees do not need special badges. Parking areas are available on Avenue D.

Need a quick bite for lunch during the "Moon Machines" screenings? Pre-purchase a box lunch at the Starport Cafe and we will have it waiting for you in the Teague lobby during your break. Choose from a great selection of sandwiches. A box lunch is only $7 and includes a sandwich, chips and cookie. The order form is available on the Starport Web site at: http://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/.

Monday, July 20
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.   Introductory conversations with distinguished panel members:
George Abbey
JSC Center Director (1996-2001); Technical Assistant to the manager, Apollo Program (1967-69)
Aaron Cohen
JSC Center Director (1986-93); Manager, Command and Service Modules, Apollo Spacecraft Program Office (1970-72)
Jack Lee
Marshall Space Flight Center director (1989-94); Chief of the Saturn Program Resident Office at the Kennedy Space Center (1965-69)
Owen Morris
Manager, Lunar Module, Apollo Spacecraft Program Office (1969-72) and Manager, Apollo Spacecraft Program Office (1972-73)
   
12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.   “Command Module”
Introduction: Aaron Cohen
Panelists: Jerry Goodman, Fred Haise, Gary Johnson, Joe Kerwin, Henry Pohl
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.   “Space Suits”
Introduction: Ed Smylie
Chief, Crew Systems Division
Panelists: Bill Bates, Frank DeVos, Walt Guy, Jim McBarron, Al Rochford, Mike Rouen, Joe Schmitt

Wednesday, July 22
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   “Navigation Computer”
Introduction: Ken Cox
Technical Manager Apollo Digital Control Systems
Panelists: Jack Garman, Jeanne Leslie, Ken Young
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.   “Lunar Module”
Introduction: Owen Morris
Panelists: Bob Carlton, Phil Deans, Dick Gillen, Jack Knochel, Elmer Taylor

Friday, July 24
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  

“Saturn V”
Introduction: Frank Van Rensselaer
Panelists: Dean Hanks, George Phelps

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.   “Lunar Rover”
Introduction: Ron Creel
Panelists: Robert Ambrose, Ken Fernandez, Phil Deans, Gary Johnson