Daniel Sarokon
NASA Launch Conductor
Daniel Sarokon (January 27, 1927 - January 1, 2006) was a NASA Launch Conductor, described as 'one of the most influential people in the history of space travel.[1] His first launch was that of the Moon probe Surveyor 1 and in his career he supervised 30 lunar and planetary missions.[1]
The launch of the New Horizons Pluto mission in January 2006 was dedicated in his honour.[1]
See also
- List of New Horizons topics
References
- ^ a b c Shuster, Patrick (January 16, 2006). "Spacecraft will carry memory of Sagamore native". Trib Total Media, Inc. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
External links
- Article about the New Horizons launch and Sarokon
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New Horizons
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- Exploration of Pluto
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