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13 Minutes to the Moon

Ep.12 Live from Houston

Jul 19, 2019
Reflecting on President Kennedy's Moon speech at Rice University in Houston, Apollo astronauts discuss challenges faced during the Apollo program, evolution of technology in space exploration, hurdles for NASA's future exploration, intense moments of Apollo 11 moon landing, and psychological impact of space travel.
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Quick takeaways

  • President Kennedy's speech at Rice University ignited the US spirit for moon exploration.
  • Apollo pioneers emphasize teamwork and adaptability in overcoming mission challenges.

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Remembering President Kennedy's Moon Landing Speech at Rice University

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered a historic speech at Rice University, setting the goal of landing humans on the moon before the end of the decade. The speech ignited a nation's spirit for space exploration and marked the beginning of the Apollo era, leading to one of humanity's greatest achievements.

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