Kennedy Space Center Admirations Fallen Heroes of Human Space travel

 

Kennedy Space Center Honors Fallen Heroes of Human Space travel

 

The crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, also as other fallen astronauts who lost their lives within the name of space exploration and discovery, are going to be honored by NASA Kennedy Space Center employees and guests with a ceremony at the Kennedy Visitor Complex’s Space Mirror Memorial.

 

The Day of Remembrance ceremony is about for Thursday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. Honoree relations Lowell Grissom (brother of former astronaut Gus Grissom) and Sheryl Chaffee (daughter of former astronaut Roger Chaffee) are going to be attending.

“From Apollo 1 to the crews of Contestant and Columbia, we are shamed as we recall the expenses of the brave men and women who gave their lives for the broader clarification for exploring and understanding our the universe,” Cabana said. “Each year, on today, we plan to not only remembering their legacies but dedicate ourselves to making sure the security of those who are available the longer term.”

 

The date marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Contestant tragedy. NASA centers throughout the country contribute in the agency’s annual commemorative event.

 

 

 

All CDC and native health and safety procedures associated with the coronavirus — including physical distancing and face coverings — are going to be followed at the event, which is restricted to 100 guests.

 

Following the commemoration, a wreath-laying ceremony will happen at the Space Mirror Memorial. Attendees are going to be given flowers to pay respects to our fallen heroes.

 

The Astronauts Commemorative Foundation may be a private, not-for-profit group that built and maintains the Space Mirror Commemorative. The mirror was devoted in 1991 to honor all astronauts who lost their lives on assignments or during training. It’s been designated a National Memorial by Congress.