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Topic: Launch of Ap8
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gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-22-2003 07:20 AM
..was 35 yrs ago yesterday. Doesn't it merit a mention in "Today in history"? I realise that REACHING the moon was the real achievement, but IMHO Ap8 was the understated achievement of the Apollo program. Also, are there any plans for a 35th anniversary reunion? I know Anders and Borman shy away from publicity, but you'd think NASA would celebrate in some way.Paul Bramley |
ejectr Member Posts: 1751 From: Killingly, CT Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-22-2003 09:03 AM
It was mentioned yesterday! |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42986 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-22-2003 09:07 AM
Yesterday's Today in History:"1968: Apollo 8 launches aboard a Saturn V rocket towards a Christmas Eve rendezvous with the Moon." |
FFrench Member Posts: 3161 From: San Diego Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-22-2003 11:45 AM
The crew had a personal, private reunion - along with their wives. Uniquely for an Apollo mission, all three crewmembers are married to three original wives.FF |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-22-2003 05:54 PM
Robert, My apologies - too much Christmas cheer must have resulted in clouded sight!Paul |