« All Events

  • This event has passed.

Lecture: Robert Stengel: “Project Apollo: Origins, Missions, and the Legacy”

Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

As the 50th anniversary of the July, 1969, Apollo moon landing approaches, Robert Stengel, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University gives a talk. Stengel’s talk will examine Project Apollo from the viewpoint of his time spent at the Draper Laboratory from 1968-73 where he was principal designer of the Apollo Project Lunar Module manual control logic used for all moon landings and where he went on to create a preliminary design for the Space Shuttle atmospheric flight control system.

+ Google Calendar+ iCal Export

Details

Date:
Tuesday, May 21
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Categories:
,

Venue

Community Room – First Floor
65 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, 08542 United States + Google Map
Phone:
609-924-9529

Other

In-House Program Category
Lecture
Staff Contact
Janie Hermann
Setup Required
Yes
Summary
As the 50th anniversary of the July, 1969, Apollo moon landing approaches, Robert Stengel, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton University gives a talk. Stengel's talk will examine Project Apollo from the viewpoint of his time spent at the Draper Laboratory from 1968-73 where he was principal designer of the Apollo Project Lunar Module manual control logic used for all moon landings and where he went on to create a preliminary design for the Space Shuttle atmospheric flight control system.
Informational Website
http://www.stengel.mycpanel.princeton.edu/
Platforms for Promotion
Connections
Promotional Materials
Handbill (5.5 x 8.5)
Max Number of Attendees
155
Age Groups
Adult, All Ages, Kids, Teens
Status of Post
P - Ready for M to Edit