Rest In Peace Chris Kraft
Uncle Al
NASA Legend Chris Kraft
NASA Legend Chris Kraft
A man with a long life in NASA, first director of Mission Control, has died at 95.
Rest In Peace Chris Kraft
Uncle Al
Rest In Peace Chris Kraft
Uncle Al
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Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas 2008-2025
When asked 'Why the Kilt?'
I respond-The why is F.T.H.O.I. (For The H--- Of It)
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas 2008-2025
When asked 'Why the Kilt?'
I respond-The why is F.T.H.O.I. (For The H--- Of It)
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Ray
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Re: NASA Legend Chris Kraft
Another towering figure of the Space program gone. At least Gene Kranz is still alive.
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Re: NASA Legend Chris Kraft
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gene Kranz
Born
Eugene Francis Kranz
August 17, 1933 (age 85)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality American
Other names Gene Kranz
Alma mater Saint Louis University's Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, B.S. 1954
Occupation Flight director during Gemini and Apollo programs; Director of NASA Mission Operations
Years active 1960–1994
Employer NASA (Retired)
Known for
Lead flight director during Apollo 13
Flight Director during first lunar landing (Apollo 11)
Predecessor Chris Kraft (first Lead Flight Director)
Spouse(s) Marta Cadena
Children 6
Parent(s) Leo Peter Kranz (father)
Awards
Presidential Medal of Freedom
NASA Distinguished Service Medal
NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
NASA Exceptional Service Medal
Gene Kranz
Born
Eugene Francis Kranz
August 17, 1933 (age 85)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality American
Other names Gene Kranz
Alma mater Saint Louis University's Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, B.S. 1954
Occupation Flight director during Gemini and Apollo programs; Director of NASA Mission Operations
Years active 1960–1994
Employer NASA (Retired)
Known for
Lead flight director during Apollo 13
Flight Director during first lunar landing (Apollo 11)
Predecessor Chris Kraft (first Lead Flight Director)
Spouse(s) Marta Cadena
Children 6
Parent(s) Leo Peter Kranz (father)
Awards
Presidential Medal of Freedom
NASA Distinguished Service Medal
NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
NASA Exceptional Service Medal
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Always be yourself because the people that matter don’t mind and the ones that mind don’t matter.
Always be yourself because the people that matter don’t mind and the ones that mind don’t matter.