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Cernan Jump Salutes Flag, NASA Moon program

Cernan Jump Salutes Flag, NASA Moon program

Eugene A. Cernan, Commander, Apollo 17 salutes the flag on the lunar surface during extravehicular activity (EVA) on NASA's final lunar landing mission. The Lunar Module "Challenger" is in the left background b... More

Astronaut Group 3. NASA public domain image colelction.

Astronaut Group 3. NASA public domain image colelction.

(October 18, 1963) Astronaut Group Three announced. They are (seated, left to right) Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., William A. Anders, Charles A. Bassett II, Alan L. Bean, Eugene A. Cernan, and Roger B. Chaffee. Standing... More

Gemini 9A Splashdown, NASA Gemini program

Gemini 9A Splashdown, NASA Gemini program

Splashdown of Gemini 9A carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at 9:00 a.m., June 6, 1966...Image # : 66C-5085

Gemini 9 and Earth Limb. NASA public domain image colelction.

Gemini 9 and Earth Limb. NASA public domain image colelction.

An unusual view of the Gemini 9 spacecraft taken by Eugene Cernan during his Extravehicular Activity (EVA). His umbilical and spacecraft are visible though he is not...Image # : S66-37989

Cernan Photographed Inside Gemini 9A

Cernan Photographed Inside Gemini 9A

(June 3, 1966) Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, pilot of the Gemini 9A mission is photographed inside the spacecraft by the command pilot, astronaut Thomas P. Stafford during flight...Image # : S66-38082

Gemini 9 Crew Waves to the Wasp

Gemini 9 Crew Waves to the Wasp

Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene A. Cernan sit with their Gemini spacecraft with hatches open while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship U.S.S. Wasp...Image # : S66-34085

The Actual Gemini 9 Prime Crew. NASA public domain image colelction.

The Actual Gemini 9 Prime Crew. NASA public domain image colelction.

(January 5, 1966) The Gemini 9 backup crew members are, Commander, Thomas P. Stafford and pilot Eugene A. Cernan. The back-up crew became the prime crew when on February 28, 1966 the prime crew for the Gemini 9... More

Gemini Crew Welcomed by Wasp Crew

Gemini Crew Welcomed by Wasp Crew

Astronauts Eugene Cernan (left), and Thomas Stafford receive a warm welcome as they arrive aboard the prime recovery ship, the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Wasp...Image # : S66-34083

The Apollo 10 Prime Crew. NASA public domain image. Kennedy space center.

The Apollo 10 Prime Crew. NASA public domain image. Kennedy space cent...

(April 2, 1969) The prime crew of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit mission at the Kennedy Space Center. They are from left to right: Lunar Module pilot, Eugene A. Cernan, Commander, Thomas P. Stafford, and Command Mod... More

Apollo 10 Prime Crew, NASA Apollo program

Apollo 10 Prime Crew, NASA Apollo program

(May 1969) The prime crew of the Apollo 10 lunar orbit mission is photographed while at the Kennedy Space Center for pre-flight training. Left to right are astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Lunar Module pilot; John ... More

Apollo 17 Flight Hardware Checkout

Apollo 17 Flight Hardware Checkout

(August 9, 1972) The Kennedy Space Center launch team is shown here continuing the checkout of Apollo 17 flight hardware for the final lunar exploration mission of Project Apollo. A mission simulation to check ... More

Cernan Driving the Rover, NASA Moon program

Cernan Driving the Rover, NASA Moon program

Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, Apollo 17 mission commander, makes a short checkout of the Lunar Roving Vehicle during the early part of the first Apollo 17 extravehicular activity (EVA-1) at the Taurus-Littrow lan... More

Apollo 17 crew members, NASA Moon program

Apollo 17 crew members, NASA Moon program

Local call number: PR10219..Title: Apollo 17 crew members ..Date: 1972..General Note: Left to right: Harrison Schmitt, lunar module pilot; Ron Evans, command module pilot; and Gene Cernan, commander. The Apollo... More

The Apollo 17 Prime Crew. NASA public domain image. Kennedy space center.

The Apollo 17 Prime Crew. NASA public domain image. Kennedy space cent...

(September 30, 1972) The prime crew for the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission are: Commander, Eugene A. Cernan (seated), Command Module pilot Ronald E. Evans (standing on right), and Lunar Module pilot, Harrison ... More

Apollo 17 Astronaut Training, NASA Moon program

Apollo 17 Astronaut Training, NASA Moon program

(August 8, 1972) Apollo 17 Commander Eugene A. Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison H. Jack Schmitt are preparing the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) and the Communications Relay Unit (LCRU) mission simulation. Su... More

Apollo 17 Pre-Launch, NASA Moon program

Apollo 17 Pre-Launch, NASA Moon program

The Apollo 17 Space Vehicle sits poised beneath a full moon on Launch Pad 39A during launch countdown. Astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Commander; Ronald A. Evans, Command Module Pilot; and Dr. Harrison H. Jack Sch... More

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

Apollo 17 astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. Armstro... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan talk about their experiences. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Other guests at the banquet were astronauts Wally Schirra, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Walt Cunningham. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon; Gene Cernan was the last KSC-99pp0935

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Ge... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, Center Director Roy D. Bridges offers remarks. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Among the guests at the banquet were astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Wally Schirra, Gene Cernan and Walt Cunningham. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon; Gene Cernan was the last KSC-99pp0934

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At an anniversary banquet honoring the A...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, Center Director Roy D. Bridges offers remarks. The banque... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Photographers and cameramen fill the stands of the Apollo/Saturn V Center for a press conference with former Apollo astronauts (seated, left to right) Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7. At left is Lisa Malone, chief of KSC's Media Services branch, who monitored the session. The four astronauts were at KSC for the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon KSC-99pp0845

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Photographers and cameramen fill the sta...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Photographers and cameramen fill the stands of the Apollo/Saturn V Center for a press conference with former Apollo astronauts (seated, left to right) Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, relays a question from the media to former Apollo astronaut Neil A. Armstrong. Beside Armstrong are Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and Walt Cunningham, all of whom also flew on Apollo missions. The four met with the media prior to an anniversary banquet highlighting the contributions of aerospace employees who made the Apollo program possible. The banquet celebrated the 30th anniversary of the launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon KSC-99pp0842

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, relays a question from the media to former Apollo astronaut Neil A. Armstrong. Beside Armst... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (left) and Gene Cernan share stories about their missions for an audience attending an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Other guests at the banquet were astronauts Wally Schirra, Gene Cernan and Walt Cunningham. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon; Gene Cernan was the last KSC-99pp0933

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Al...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (left) and Gene Cernan share stories about their missions for an audience attending an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, waits for photographers to take photos of former Apollo astronauts (left to right) Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7. The four met with the media prior to an anniversary banquet highlighting the contributions of aerospace employees who made the Apollo program possible. The banquet celebrated the 30th anniversary of the launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon KSC-99pp0841

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, waits for photographers to take photos of former Apollo astronauts (left to right) Neil A. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone, chief of KSC's Media Services branch, identifies a reporter in the stands to pose a question to one of the former Apollo astronauts seated next to her. From left to right, they are Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7. Behind them on the lower floor are the original computer consoles used in the firing room during the Apollo program. They are now part of the reenactment of the Apollo launches in the exhibit at the center. This is the 30th anniversary of the launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon KSC-99pp0850

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone, chief of KSC's Media Services branch, identifies a reporter in the stands to pose a question to one of the former Apollo astronauts seat... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, identifies a reporter to pose a question to one of the former Apollo astronauts seated next to her. From left, they are Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7. This is the 30th anniversary of the launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon KSC-99pp0843

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, identifies a reporter to pose a question to one of the former Apollo astronauts seated next... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Apollo/Saturn V Center, George Meguiar (center left) and George English (center right) present scholarships to two students who entered an essay contest in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary of Apollo 11. The winners shown are Kyla Davis Horn, of Cocoa Beach, and Kyle Rukaczewski, of Satellite Beach. A third winner, Jason Gagnon, of Viera, was unable to attend. Meguiar and English head the Apollo 11 Commemoration Association which sponsored the contest in conjunction with Florida Today newspaper. The presentation was made at the Apollo/Saturn V Center during an anniversary banquet that honored all the people who made the Apollo Program possible. Special guests included former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Cernan and Walt Cunningham, who shared their experiences with the audience KSC-99pp0938

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Apollo/Saturn V Center, George Me...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Apollo/Saturn V Center, George Meguiar (center left) and George English (center right) present scholarships to two students who entered an essay contest in conjunction with ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred M. Worden relates his experiences in the Apollo Program during a banquet honoring the people who made it all possible. Held on the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which was launched July 16, 1969, and landed on the moon July 20, 1969, the banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Worden served as command module pilot on the Apollo 15 mission. Other guests at the banquet were astronauts Neil Armstrong, Wally Schirra, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Walt Cunningham. Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon; Gene Cernan was the last KSC-99pp0878

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred M. Wor...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred M. Worden relates his experiences in the Apollo Program during a banquet honoring the people who made it all possible. Held on the anniversary of ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Armstrong, former Apollo 11 astronaut, and first man to walk on the moon, talks about his experiences for an enthusiastic audience at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. The occasion was a banquet celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Among other guests at the banquet were astronauts Wally Schirra, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Walt Cunningham. Gene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon KSC-99pp0937

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Armstrong, former Apollo 11 astrona...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Neil Armstrong, former Apollo 11 astronaut, and first man to walk on the moon, talks about his experiences for an enthusiastic audience at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the K... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan talk about their experiences. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Other guests at the banquet were astronauts Wally Schirra, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Walt Cunningham. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon; Gene Cernan was the last KSC-99pp0936

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Ge... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin (right) addresses the audience at the Apollo 11 anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex, with seating under an unused Saturn V rocket like those that powered the Apollo launches . This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Among the guests at the banquet were former Apollo astronauts are Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch of the first moon landing; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17 and was the last man to walk on the moon; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7 KSC-99pp0875

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin (rig...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin (right) addresses the audience at the Apollo 11 anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing progr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, former Apollo astronaut Neil A. Armstrong (left) shakes the hand of Judy Goldin (center), wife of NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin (right). The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Among the guests at the banquet were former Apollo astronauts are Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch of the first moon landing; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17 and was the last man to walk on the moon; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7 KSC-99pp0876

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible, former Apollo astronaut Neil A. Armstrong (left) shakes the h... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan entertain the audience during an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Other guests at the banquet were astronauts Wally Schirra, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Walt Cunningham. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon; Gene Cernan was the last KSC-99pp0932

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan entertain the audience during an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a media conference in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, former Apollo astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon, demonstrates a point in his comment for the press. Joining him in the conference are other Apollo astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (left), who also flew on Apollo 11 and was the first man to set foot on the moon; Gene Cernan (right), who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham (back to camera), who flew on Apollo 7. In the background is Lisa Malone, chief of KSC's Media Services branch, who monitored the session. The four astronauts were at KSC for the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969 KSC-99pp0846

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a media conference in the Apollo/Satu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a media conference in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, former Apollo astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon, demonstrates a point in his comment... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 11 astronaut Neil A. Armstrong stands to a round of applause after being introduced at the anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon. He appeared at the banquet with other former astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Cernan, Walt Cunningham and others KSC-99pp0858

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 11 astronaut Neil A. Armst...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 11 astronaut Neil A. Armstrong stands to a round of applause after being introduced at the anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entir... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts meet with the media at the Apollo/Saturn V Center prior to an anniversary banquet highlighting the contributions of aerospace employees who made the Apollo program possible. From left are Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7. This is the 30th anniversary of the launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon KSC-99pp0840

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts meet with the m...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts meet with the media at the Apollo/Saturn V Center prior to an anniversary banquet highlighting the contributions of aerospace employees who made the Apollo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 11 astronaut Neil A. Armstrong is the center of attention at the anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon. He appeared at the banquet with other former astronauts Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Cernan, Walt Cunningham and others KSC-99pp0857

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 11 astronaut Neil A. Armst...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo 11 astronaut Neil A. Armstrong is the center of attention at the anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program po... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin addresses the audience at the Apollo 11 anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Among the guests at the banquet were former Apollo astronauts are Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch of the first moon landing; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17 and was the last man to walk on the moon; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7 KSC-99pp0874

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin addr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin addresses the audience at the Apollo 11 anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this closeup viewed from above, former Apollo astronauts (seated, left to right) Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7, answer questions from the media during a press conference in the Apollo/Saturn V Center. At left is Lisa Malone, chief of KSC's Media Services branch, who monitored the session. In the background are the original computer consoles used in the firing room during the Apollo program. They are now part of the reenactment of the Apollo launches in the exhibit at the center. The four astronauts were at KSC for the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969 KSC-99pp0849

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this closeup viewed from above, forme...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this closeup viewed from above, former Apollo astronauts (seated, left to right) Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Ce... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, laughs at a humorous comment along with former Apollo astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7. The four met with the media before an anniversary banquet celebrating the accomplishments of the Apollo program team. This is the 30th anniversary of the launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon KSC-99pp0844

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Lisa Malone (left), chief of KSC's Media Services branch, laughs at a humorous comment along with former Apollo astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- George Meguiar (left) presents a scholarship award to Kyla Davis Horn, of Cocoa Beach, one of the winners of an essay contest related to the 30th Anniversary of Apollo 11. Meguiar and George English (second from right) head the Apollo 11 Commemoration Association who sponsored the contest in conjunction with Florida Today newspaper. The other scholarship winner is Kyle Rukaczewski, of Satellite Beach (far right). A third winner, Jason Gagnon, of Viera, was unable to attend. The presentation was made at the Apollo/Saturn V Center during an anniversary banquet that honored all the people who made the Apollo Program possible. Special guests included former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Cernan and Walt Cunningham, who shared their experiences with the audience KSC-99pp0939

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- George Meguiar (left) presents a scholar...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- George Meguiar (left) presents a scholarship award to Kyla Davis Horn, of Cocoa Beach, one of the winners of an essay contest related to the 30th Anniversary of Apollo 11. Meguiar ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from above, former Apollo astronauts (seated, left to right) Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew on Apollo 10 and 17; and Walt Cunningham, who flew on Apollo 7, answer questions from the media during a press conference in the Apollo/Saturn V Center. At left is Lisa Malone, chief of KSC's Media Services branch, who monitored the session. In the background are the original computer consoles used in the firing room during the Apollo program. They are now part of the reenactment of the Apollo launches in the exhibit at the center. The four astronauts were at KSC for the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969 KSC-99pp0848

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from above, former Apollo astrona...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed from above, former Apollo astronauts (seated, left to right) Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin who flew on Apollo 11, the launch to the moon; Gene Cernan, who flew o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan entertain the audience during an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire lunar landing program possible. The banquet was held in the Apollo/Saturn V Center, part of the KSC Visitor Complex. This is the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing, July 16 and July 20, 1969. Other guests at the banquet were astronauts Wally Schirra, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Walt Cunningham. Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon; Cernan was the last KSC-99pp0931

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan entertain the audience during an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo program team, the people who made the entire... More

Neil Armstrong (blue shirt) talks to an audience of

Neil Armstrong (blue shirt) talks to an audience of

Neil Armstrong (blue shirt) talks to an audience of more than 1,000 people "Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible Is Possible" our at RAF Mildenhall’s Galaxy Club, March 11, 2010. With him was the last astronaut... More

Vice Adm. Mark Fox, commander of U.S. Naval Forces

Vice Adm. Mark Fox, commander of U.S. Naval Forces

Vice Adm. Mark Fox, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, escorts former astronauts Jim Lovell, left, Neil Armstrong, center, and Gene Cernan into U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters at Nav... More

USS Harry S. Truman action

USS Harry S. Truman action

Retired astronaut Capt. Gene Cernan speaks with Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 during the Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The retired astronaut... More

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armstrong stand on painted footprints to commemorate their Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armst...

ARABIAN SEA (Oct. 09, 2010) Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armstrong stand on painted footprints to commemorate their Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS ... More

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan,

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan,

Retired astronauts Capt. Jim Lovell, Capt. Gene Cernan, and Neil Armstrong stand on painted footprints to commemorate their Legends of Aerospace tour aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The astrona... More

Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, explains

Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, explains

Jim Lovell, commander of the Apollo 13 mission, explains what happened during his trip to space during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

Former astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell listen

Former astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell listen

Former astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell listen as Afghan air force student Lt. Khan Agha Ghaznavi ask questions regarding life in space during a meet and greet at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Aug. 16, home of th... More

Armstrong memorial service

Armstrong memorial service

Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral. Armstrong, the first man ... More

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, right, shares a moment with Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, left, as U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, center looks on pr... More

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, looks skyward during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13... More

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

Armstrong Memorial Service, NASA Moon program

Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil Armstrong at the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.... More

An astronaut on the moon with an american flag. Moon walk astronaut astronaut suit, science technology.

An astronaut on the moon with an american flag. Moon walk astronaut as...

Astronaut on the moon during the apollo 11 mission / Astronaut on the moon with flag / Public domain space exploration photo.

Bob Gilliland, former chief test pilot and first to

Bob Gilliland, former chief test pilot and first to

Bob Gilliland, former chief test pilot and first to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, prepares to talk to members of Team Mildenhall at the "Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible is Possible."

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, shares his stories

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, shares his stories

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, shares his stories and experiences with an audience, March 11, at the Galaxy Club here during the “Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible is Possible” tour. Neil Armstrong, the fi... More

Former astronaut Neil Armstrong talks with Rear Adm.

Former astronaut Neil Armstrong talks with Rear Adm.

Former astronaut Neil Armstrong talks with Rear Adm. Charles Gaouette, deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, during the kickoff visit of Legends of Aerospace II to U.S. Naval Forces Central Com... More

Retired astronauts Neil Armstrong, Capt. Jim Lovell,

Retired astronauts Neil Armstrong, Capt. Jim Lovell,

Retired astronauts Neil Armstrong, Capt. Jim Lovell, and Capt. Gene Cernan receive a standing ovation from sailors and Marines at the end of a panel discussion in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS ... More

Soldiers from the 103rd ESC get a special opportunity

Soldiers from the 103rd ESC get a special opportunity

Soldiers from the 103rd ESC get a special opportunity to meet David Hartman, Gene Cernan, Jim Lovell, and Neil Armstrong during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. ... More

Former Astronaut Gene Cernan leans in to hear a question

Former Astronaut Gene Cernan leans in to hear a question

Former Astronaut Gene Cernan leans in to hear a question from a female Afghan Air Force candidate during a meet and greet at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Aug. 16, home of the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan. Neil Ar... More

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander and one of only three

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander and one of only three

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander and one of only three men to travel to the moon twice, laughs at comments made by his fellow "Legends of Aerospace" before sharing his stories with about 1,000 military and civil... More

Stepping out of their space suits and acting as public

Stepping out of their space suits and acting as public

Stepping out of their space suits and acting as public affairs editors, Neil Armstrong (left) and Gene Cernan read the news story Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace (center) wrote about their participation in a March 11 ... More

Soldiers and airmen listen intently as David Hartman

Soldiers and airmen listen intently as David Hartman

Soldiers and airmen listen intently as David Hartman and members of the Apollo space missions relate their experiences during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ma... More

A female Afghan air force student listens as a fellow

A female Afghan air force student listens as a fellow

A female Afghan air force student listens as a fellow student asks NASA legends Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan and Jim Lovell a question regarding their service in American space exploration during a meet and gree... More

Soldiers from the 724th Engineer battalion, are the

Soldiers from the 724th Engineer battalion, are the

Soldiers from the 724th Engineer battalion, are the first in line to shake hands with David Hartman, Gene Cernan, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell during the Legnds of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. ... More

Former astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell listen

Former astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell listen

Former astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jim Lovell listen as Afghan air force student Lt. Khan Agha Ghaznavi ask questions regarding life in space during a meet and greet at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Aug. 16, home of th... More

Gene Cernan, the last astronaut to walk on the moon,

Gene Cernan, the last astronaut to walk on the moon,

Gene Cernan, the last astronaut to walk on the moon, speaks to a crowd at RAF Mildenhall's Galaxy Club during a "Legends of Aerospace: The Impossible Is Possible" tour, March 11, 2010.

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene Cernan joke and answer questions during the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Oct. 11. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

Neil Armstrong, left, the first man to set foot on

Neil Armstrong, left, the first man to set foot on

Neil Armstrong, left, the first man to set foot on the moon, shares his stories and experiences with members of Team Mildenhall in the Galaxy Club, March 11, 2010.

Spc. Brian Higgins gets a chance to shake hands with

Spc. Brian Higgins gets a chance to shake hands with

Spc. Brian Higgins gets a chance to shake hands with Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13, during the the Legends of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene

David Hartman, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell and Gene Cernan answer questions from the audience during the Legnds of Aerospace tour at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)

Gene Cernan and members of the Legends of Aerospace

Gene Cernan and members of the Legends of Aerospace

Gene Cernan and members of the Legends of Aerospace tour shake hands and greet the men and women serving at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew G. Keeler)