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Topic: 7/5: Ed Mitchell at Space Expo, Noordwijk (NL)
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carl walker
Member Posts: 360
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 04-30-2014 06:56 AM
  
We are proud to announce that Dr. Ed Mitchell, Apollo 14 astronaut and sixth man to walk on the Moon, will join us at Space Expo in Noordwijk, NL, on 5 July. This is a rare opportunity in Europe to meet Dr Mitchell, a living legend in space history and a true space hero. Dr Mitchell will give a talk at 3 p.m. |
BA002
Member Posts: 175
From: Utrecht,NL
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 05-01-2014 01:24 PM
Great news! Got my ticket already, put the link on my Facebook page and looking forward to it! |
Henk Boshuijer
Member Posts: 450
From: Netherlands
Registered: May 2007
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posted 05-01-2014 03:38 PM
I ordered a ticket immediately. I hope there will be some sort of organised photo- opportunity. Will Dr. Mitchell sign items? |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 861
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 05-04-2014 03:42 PM
He will probably not sign, as was the case with Duke, and Worden...But I if he does, it might be that you have to pay €€€€ for it...I will be there so I hope for a good photo op.
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Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-13-2014 03:55 AM
He'll probably present his latest book... well there's a signing opportunity  |
Apollo14LMP
Member Posts: 291
From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 06-09-2014 04:25 AM
Slightly off topic - met Mark and Ronald from the Netherlands at Sheffield Docfest Gene Cernan event. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed your company - hope you photographs turned out well. Please keep in touch (andrew.carson@live.co.uk).
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carl walker
Member Posts: 360
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 06-09-2014 04:40 PM
Ticket sales going well, but still some places left. Available here. |
Apollo14LMP
Member Posts: 291
From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 06-09-2014 08:15 PM
I am looking at going to this presentation. Which is the best airport for people from the UK to arrive at? Is the venue far from the airport? Thinking of treating myself... Thanks. |
mark plas
Member Posts: 385
From: the Netherlands
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-11-2014 03:03 AM
Andrew you can mail me for all the Info. Nice meeting you in Sheffield. |
Apollo14LMP
Member Posts: 291
From: UK
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 06-11-2014 09:04 AM
Mark, would be good if you could email it to me andrew.carson@live.co.uk. I would like to go — but am still not sure if I will be able to go. Which is the nearest airport?I couldn't find your Facebook page for Cernan. Thanks. |
carl walker
Member Posts: 360
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 06-11-2014 02:03 PM
Schiphol is the nearest airport (about 30 minutes by car/taxi to Noordwijk).Pretty much the same directions to follow as for ESA ESTEC. |
BA002
Member Posts: 175
From: Utrecht,NL
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 07-05-2014 02:56 PM
I thoroughly enjoyed Edgar Mitchell's lecture this afternoon! He told us about his life leading up to becoming an astronaut and then about Apollo 14 itself, aided by slides. It will never cease to amaze me to see these mission photographs and realize that that very same guy in the space suit is sitting and talking right there in front of me.Hats off to all those who made it possible, in particular Carl Walker, who introduced Mitchell by sharing with us the role Mitchell played in his chosen career path. As far as I could tell, the event attracted an audience from all our neighboring countries and deservedly so! As I left the Space Expo I could see a half moon rising from above some clouds... |
carl walker
Member Posts: 360
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 07-06-2014 10:19 AM
Thanks for your kind words BA002, glad you enjoyed it. Ed said he enjoyed coming to the Netherlands too, and thanks all who attended. It was a special day for all of us in the room. Some pics will follow. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 07-06-2014 11:19 AM
Thanks in advance for the (pending) photos - I really need to travel more! |
Philip
Member Posts: 5952
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 07-10-2014 07:00 AM
Just saw some great photos by Danny Van Hoecke (Euro Space Society) of Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell autographing the now famous table top which sits in the cafeteria of Space Expo (signatures under a glass plate). |
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