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Space Technology Hall of Fame: Eugene F. “Gene” Kranz

Originally aired on: October 26, 2020

Legendary NASA Flight Director, Eugene Kranz is presented with Space Foundation’s highest honor, the 2020 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Featuring an original short film by Space City Films about his background and career, “Gene” will be joined by Space Foundation CEO, Tom Zelibor and the Chair of its Board of Directors, former NASA Astronaut, Dr. Kathryn C. Thornton who will also share brief remarks.

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When the Apollo missions were announced, Kranz was assigned as Flight Director for all the odd numbered missions. This included Apollo 11, with Kranz present in the control room when Armstrong and Aldrin stepped on to the surface of the Moon. He is most famous, however, for his role in the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission as it was his leadership of the mission team that enabled the astronauts to safely return home.

Eugene F. “Gene” Kranz

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