Apollo 13: The Longest Hour
England (North East)
09. 09. 11 - 10. 09. 11
NASA's former flight controller Sy Liebergot, will be in Pontefract for a dinner on Friday 9 September at the Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel, followed by a talk about Sy's memories of being on duty when Apollo 13's fuel cell exploded and some of his other most memorable moments in space exploration on Saturday 10 September at Carleton Community High School.
Full details can be obtained from Ken Willoughby or by calling 01977 795535.
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