PHOTO CUTLINES Contact: Meridyth Moore, (281) 244-2139, [email protected] NASA Legend Honored at Space Center Houston’s Fall Luncheon Benefiting Restoration of NASA’s Historic Mission Control Led by co-chairs Pat and Susie Cunningham and chairs Gwen Griffin and Al Saylor, the nonprofit Space Center Houston honored legendary flight director Gene Kranz (center) at Space Center Houston’s fall luncheon To the Moon and Beyond and supporting the campaign to restore Historic Mission Control Tuesday at the Marriott Marquis Houston. The luncheon celebrated the history and future of human space exploration. Proceeds from the luncheon benefited Space Center Houston’s $5 million campaign, On a Mission. Photo credit: Space Center Houston Legendary flight director Gene Kranz and William T. Harris, Space Center Houston’s president and CEO mingled at Space Center Houston’s fall luncheon To the Moon and Beyond supporting the campaign to restore Historic Mission Control Tuesday at the Marriott Marquis Houston. Led by chairs Gwen Griffin and Al Saylor and co-chairs Susie and Pat Cunningham, the star-studded fundraiser celebrated Kranz for his extraordinary contributions to human space exploration and his leadership in the Historic Mission Control restoration project at NASA Johnson Space Center. The nonprofit Space Center Houston raised $300,000 for its fall luncheon To the Moon and Beyond. Photo credit: Space Center Houston PHOTO CUTLINES City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and William T. Harris, Space Center Houston’s president and CEO honored Gene Kranz, by proclaiming Oct. 23 “Gene Kranz Day,” adding the city and the world are appreciative of his leadership and commitment to inspiring the next generation of explorers. It was a part of the nonprofit Space Center Houston’s fall luncheon To the Moon and Beyond honoring legendary flight director Gene Kranz and supporting the campaign to restore Historic Mission Control Tuesday at the Marriott Marquis Houston. Led by chairs Gwen Griffin and Al Saylor and co-chairs Susie and Pat Cunningham, the star-studded fundraiser celebrated Kranz for his extraordinary contributions to human space exploration and his leadership in the Historic Mission Control restoration project at NASA Johnson Space Center. Photo credit: Space Center Houston City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, William T. Harris, Space Center Houston’s president and CEO, Mark S. Geyer, NASA Johnson Space Center director and Lon Miller, Manned Space Flight Education Foundation board of directors chair were pleased to honor legendary flight director Gene Kranz at Space Center Houston’s fall luncheon To the Moon and Beyond. Led by chairs Gwen Griffin and Al Saylor and co-chairs Susie and Pat Cunningham, the star-studded fundraiser celebrated Kranz for his extraordinary contributions to human space exploration and his leadership in the Historic Mission Control restoration project at NASA Johnson Space Center. The luncheon celebrated the history and future of human space exploration. Proceeds from the luncheon benefited Space Center Houston’s $5 million campaign, On a Mission. Photo credit: Space Center Houston PHOTO CUTLINES # # # The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit science and space exploration learning center with extensive educational programs. Space Center Houston is the cornerstone of its mission to inspire all generations through the wonders of space exploration. The center draws 1 million visitors annually, was named “Best Museum in Texas” by USA Today and generates a $73 million annual economic impact in the greater Houston area. Space Center Houston is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Certified Autism Center. More than 250,000 teachers and students from around the world visit the center annually to experience our educational space museum with more than 400 things to see and do. For more information, go to www.spacecenter.org. SOURCE: Manned Space Flight Education Foundation .