posted 02-27-2025 12:00 PM               

The Legacy of Apollo: Through the Eyes of the Pioneers Who Were There, for Those Who Dream of the Future

A Black-Tie Gala Honoring the Pioneers of Deep Space Exploration

Join us May 31, 2025, for an unforgettable evening at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, when history meets the future in a night of storytelling, inspiration and celebration.

This exclusive black-tie gala features legendary Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charlie Duke and renowned NASA Apollo Flight Director Gerry Griffin — two icons whose leadership and courage defined the golden age of space exploration. Together, they'll take us on a journey through the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs — missions defining what is possible, laying the foundation for humanity's next great adventures into space.

Through the voices of those who were there, The Legacy of Apollo honors the past and looks into the future of space travel — from the Moon to Mars and beyond.

Additional legendary guests to be announced. Be part of this extraordinary evening as we celebrate the pioneers who dared to dream and who inspire the next generation of space explorers. It's an out-of-this-world evening of fun and adventure. You'll hear first-hand from those who were there, the adventures they experienced. Don't miss it!

Schedule of Events:

• 5:30PM: Reception
  
• 7:00PM: Dinner/Program Starts

posted 06-30-2025 02:20 PM               

Above: (L to R) Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charlie Duke and legendary Flight Directors Gerry Griffin and Milton Windler during the Legacy of Apollo gala at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on May 31, 2025.

Above: Joining via video conferencing (Clockwise from upper left): Apollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot Rusty Schweickart, Apollo 13 Lunar Module Pilot Fred Haise, Apollo Flight Director Gene Kranz and Jim Lovell, Apollo 8 Command Module Pilot and Commander of Apollo 13.

Above: (L to R) Museum President Jim Kidrick, Charlie Duke, Gerry Griffin and Chariman of the Board Mark Larson at the Legacy of Apollo gala at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on May 31, 2025.