posted 08-01-2016 12:40 PM               

MOL is in the house!

My collection of vintage paintings illustrating the U.S. Air Force's Manned Orbiting Laboratory is on display now through September in the Evelyn Meador Branch Library in Seabrook, Texas. It has been displayed before but now it is matted and framed nicely.

I will give my lecture on MOL including the artwork on two Saturdays in September: September 10, 1-3 pm, and September 17, 11-1 pm. Other guided tours can be arranged.

posted 11-01-2016 03:39 PM               

In the 1960s, the U.S. Air Force made plans to develop a space program known as the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) with the secret intention of sending spies into space. The project was cancelled before the end of the decade, however.

Paintings of this project were created by artist Neil Edmund Jacobe and are currently hanging in the Internet Café, courtesy of John Charles, space life sciences manager at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

These pieces will be available for display from November through January in the Internet Café. Stay tuned as well for possible programs here at the library featuring Dr. Charles, who will speak more about the MOL.

posted 11-15-2016 02:57 PM               

Join us for an artistic and historical look at the space program this Saturday, November 19th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Activity Space. Artist Neil Jacobe created amazing acrylic paintings of NASA's Manned Orbiting Laboratory in the 1960s. Celebrate his life and art with presenter Dr. John Charles, Space Life Sciences Manager at the Johnson Space Center. No registration required.

posted 02-14-2017 07:38 PM               

Neil Jacobe created amazing acrylic paintings of NASA's Manned Orbiting Laboratory in the 60s. Celebrate his life and art with presenter Dr. John Charles, Space Life Sciences Manager at the Johnson Space Center, Historian, Researcher, and Author. No registration required.