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President Reagan at Mission Control, Houston, 1981. Creator: NASA
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President Reagan at Mission Control, Houston, 1981. Creator: NASA
President Reagan at Mission Control, Houston, 1981. President Ronald Reagan gets a laugh from NASA officials in Mission Control when he jokingly asks Space Shuttle crew members astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly if they could stop by Washington en route to their California landing site in order that he might come along. The STS-2 crew was in their next to last day on orbit when the conversation took place. From left to right standing: Terry J. Hart, NASA Deputy Administrator Dr. Hans Mark, NASA Administrator James M. Beggs, JSC Director Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. From left to right seated: CAPCOM, Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein President, Ronald Reagan Directly above the President in the background: JSC Flight Operations Director, Eugene F. Kranz
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In this iconic print captured in 1981, we witness a lighthearted moment at Mission Control in Houston as President Ronald Reagan engages with NASA officials. With a mischievous smile on his face, President Reagan playfully asks astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly if they could swing by Washington during their journey back to California so that he can join them. The room erupts in laughter, showcasing the camaraderie and humor shared among these individuals. The image beautifully encapsulates the spirit of exploration and collaboration that defined America's space program during the 20th century. As we observe the scene, we see prominent figures such as NASA Administrator James M. Beggs, JSC Director Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. , and Deputy Administrator Dr. Hans Mark standing alongside Terry J. Hart. Seated nearby is CAPCOM Astronaut Daniel C. Brandenstein, who relays messages between Mission Control and the crew aboard the Space Shuttle STS-2 during their penultimate day in orbit. This black-and-white photograph not only captures a specific moment but also represents an era of scientific advancement and political engagement within space exploration. It serves as a reminder of President Reagan's enthusiasm for America's achievements beyond Earth's atmosphere. Preserved by NASA from its vast collection of historical images, this print showcases both the technical expertise involved in space missions and the human connections formed along this extraordinary journey into unknown realms above our planet.
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