Media Advisory

Media Advisory

MEDIA ADVISORY Preview the Reimagined Apollo/Saturn V Center, July 12, at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Dramatic new accent to the grounds, a Moon Tree Garden and Sculpture of Apollo 11 Astronauts, to be Unveiled WHAT: Official opening of the Moon Tree Garden, a dramatic new accent to the grounds of the Apollo/Saturn V Center. The garden, featuring 12 trees grown from seeds that orbited the Moon, will also include a George Lundeen sculpture depicting Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins in their space suits. The statue is a gift to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex from Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans. Prior to the ceremony, preview the reimagined Apollo/Saturn V Center. New exhibits include a closer look at Lunar Module 9, projection mapping on the side of the Saturn V Rocket, a 1969 period living room and bar scene that recreate what it was like to watch the Moon landing, a Fisher Space Pen legacy display, a closer look at the Command and Service Module 119, and more. **Photo and Interview Opportunities** WHEN: Friday, July 12 Media arrival 8:30 a.m. Ceremony will immediately follow the media preview WHERE: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Apollo/Saturn V Center WHO: Speakers to include: Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Rosemary Roosa, daughter of astronaut Stuart Roosa and president and chief executive officer of the Moon Tree Foundation Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer, Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Robert Cabana, Director, NASA Kennedy Space Center To attend this event, please RSVP to: Rebecca Shireman, [email protected], (321) 449-4272 or (321) 213-5926 Lauren Walbert, [email protected], (443) 683-0294 .

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