Before the Moon Blog
Exploring the past, present, and future of space.
Tag: Apollo 11
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Some moments stay with you long after they’re over. The first official private screening of Before the Moon at The Fuge (Johnsville Centrifuge) was one of those moments. More than 850 people filled the former Naval Air Development Center building for a sold-out evening celebrating a story that, for decades, had quietly existed in the…
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Few figures in NASA’s history embody the courage, discipline, and leadership of America’s space age like Gene Kranz—the legendary Apollo Flight Director whose white vest became a symbol of cool resolve under pressure. From the Mercury missions to Apollo 13, Kranz didn’t just manage flights; he built the culture that made them possible. When I…
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When people think of the Apollo era, one name rises above the rest: Gene Kranz. As NASA’s legendary flight director, he guided America through its greatest triumphs and darkest hours—from Apollo 11’s first lunar landing to the near-disaster of Apollo 13. Recently, I had the honor of sitting down with Kranz, and what he shared…