Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Get ready for a deep dive into the storied past of Cape Canaveral and its remarkable contributions to our space program. Jeff Hessel will guide us through the rationale for choosing the Cape to launch rockets and missiles, the unique support his department provided for various missions, and untold narratives that defined the Space Race in the 1960’s including competition with the Soviet Union. Featuring archival material and personal stories such as witnessing the Apollo 11 launch, the presentation weaves history, little known facts and unique insights about the Cape’s role in one of mankind’s most remarkable achievements. The presentation is highly informative and entertaining.