Daniel Sarokon

Daniel Sarokon (1928 - 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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Shuster, Patrick (January 16, 2006). "Spacecraft will carry memory of Sagamore native". Trib Total Media, Inc. Retrieved July 8, 2015.


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