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Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race.

Apollo 8 was a significant milestone in the history of space exploration, marking the first time humans left Earth’s orbit, reached the Moon, orbited it, and safely returned. The mission was launched on December 21, 1968, by NASA as part of the U.S. Apollo program. The crew consisted of Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot James Lovell, and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders.Objectives and AchievementsApollo 8 had several key objectives:Demonstration of crew, spacecraft, and mission support performance for translunar and lunar-orbit operations. This was critical in preparation for the...

Apollo 9 was a pivotal mission in NASA's Apollo program, serving as the first full test of all the components of the Apollo spacecraft, including the lunar module, in Earth orbit. The mission was crewed by Commander James McDivitt, Command Module Pilot David Scott, and Lunar Module Pilot Rusty Schweickart. It was launched on March 3, 1969, and lasted for ten days.Key Highlights from Apollo 9 Audio:Testing the Lunar Module (LM): One of the primary objectives of Apollo 9 was to test the lunar module, named "Spider," in the vacuum of space. Audio from these tests includes communications between ...

A collection of BBC radio documentaries celebrating the lunar landings and their legacy. On July 20th 1969, for the first time in history, man walked on the moon. Over 50 years later, this 'giant leap for mankind' still captures our imagination, and in this four-part collection, we bring together some of the most fascinating and insightful BBC documentaries about our ever-changing relationship with our only natural satellite.

In a race against time, the Apollo program challenged our scientific capabilities and redefined the boundaries of humanity. To celebrate NASA’s 60 years of exploration, Seeker went back in time to relive each Apollo mission. Listen along as Seeker dives into the whole story from its WWII origins to its present day possibilities available for the first time in audio.

In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large in our collective memory. Many have detailed the exciting events of the Apollo program, but Launius offers unique insight into its legacy as seen through multiple perspectives.