Jesuit Father Pedro Cartaya, an astronomy enthusiast, remembers the Apollo 11 Mission 50 years ago.
Jesuit priest, longtime astronomy fan, reflects on Apollo 11 anniversary
‘We need a habitat on the moon,’ says former NASA flight director
Gene Kranz, who directed the Gemini and Apollo programs for NASA, says he was taught and mentored by men and women religious throughout his education. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Father Roach Council No. 3217.
TV review: ‘Chasing the Moon,’ July 8, PBS
The deliberately paced yet often surprisingly revelatory six-hour film premieres as part of PBS’ “American Experience” series Monday, July 8, 8-10 p.m. (central time) and continues nightly through Wednesday, July 10.
50 years on, moon landing still generates a wistful sense of wonderment
The accomplishments achieved through scientific endeavors such as the moon landings can provide a glimpse into the way things work and what it means to be human, both key components of God’s creation.