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Adler Planetarium; Rare Instruments, James Lovell

Leslie Mueller travels from the 12th century world of astronomy to the Apollo XIII launch at the Adler Planetarium. Get a look at rare artifacts from the Webster Institute for the History of Astronomy. We will also see the hands-on NASA control center, take a closer look at the actual 2 man Gemini 12 capsule and meet commander of Apollo 13 mission, Capt. James Lovell. We'll hear about his journey from a young rocket enthusiast to NASA astronaut orbiting the moon.

English
  • Originally Aired January 26, 2018
  • Runtime 28 minutes
  • Created July 14, 2021 by
    Agus Escudero
  • Modified July 14, 2021 by
    Agus Escudero