Apollo Legacy featuring Fred Haise
July 20, 1969 marks a historic day in American History. Apollo 11 landed the first two people on the Moon. During the 50th Anniversary of this event, Columbus State University is excited to celebrate the program that led to the Moon landing with featured special guest, legendary Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise. Fred’s harrowing mission to the Moon was immortalized in the Academy-Award winning motion picture, Apollo 13 with Bill Paxton playing Astronaut Haise. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this hero of the American space program in person.
Friday, June 21 – (CSU Main Campus) FREE Hunter Lecture Series Keynote by Astronaut Fred Haise. Astronaut Fred Haise's keynote entitled "Failure Is Not an Option" details how competence, perseverance, and leadership combine to assure ultimate victory under any circumstances. Listen to one of only 24 Americans to go to the Moon describe his experiences during the historic 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission.
Saturday, June 22 - Apollo Legacy Celebration (at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center) - Limited Photo Opportunity with Fred Haise, See Real Moon Rocks from NASA, Enjoy Interactive Science Demos, Build and Launch Saturn V Air Rockets.