The AAS Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the field of astronautics. Presented only once every ten years on the anniversary of the Society, this prestigious award recognizes a lifetime of dedication, innovation, and impact on the advancement of space exploration and technology. Previous winners include Edward C. Stone, E.C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr., and Wernher von Braun. AAS is proud to announce that Gene Kranz has been selected to receive the 2024 AAS Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding and sustained contributions to the field of astronautics. Flight Director Gene Kranz’ career spanned Mercury through STS. His tough and competent leadership and must-never-fail style enabled historic mission successes, saved lives and NASA’s human space program, and inspired many students and professionals. Kranz will be recognized on May 15, at Space Center Houston, in Houston, Texas. Tickets are now available—don’t miss this chance to celebrate his extraordinary contributions and hear firsthand about his incredible journey! Visit our event page here. Space Center Houston will be open to personnel with tickets at 5 PM. Tickets will be $35 and the auditorium will be open at 5:30. There will be three brief introductory talks followed by my talk on Our Time , of about 40 minutes duration. Following the talk there will be refreshments in the Atrium.
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