posted 03-06-2019 11:00 AM               

Exploring Space Lectures: Apollo Legacy

Presenter: Farouk El-Baz
March 28, 2019 | 7:30 - 9:00pm
National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC

Watch the webcast on Air and Space Live or attend in person:

Farouk El-Baz was a guiding force in the Apollo lunar landing site selection process. With his comprehensive knowledge of the lunar surface, he advised on site selection and trained astronauts for orbital science observations. Join us for the first lecture in the Exploring Space series, as El-Baz describes his experiences as an eyewitness to the management, planning, and implementation of the Apollo program.

After Apollo, El-Baz joined the Smithsonian as the founding director of the National Air and Space Museum's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. He also served as principal investigator for earth observations and photography for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. He recently retired as director of Boston University's Center for Remote Sensing.

This lecture is free but tickets are required. Reserve your tickets now.