LA Made:The Other Moonshot From LAist Studios
Schedule
Wed Feb 05 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Columbia Memorial Space Center | Downey, CA
About this Event
LA Made: The Other Moonshot From LAist Studios
Date: Wednesday, February 5th
Location: Columbia Memorial Space Center
Join us for a special preview of The Other Moonshot, a new LAist Studios podcast revealing the untold story of three Black aerospace engineers who played pivotal roles in the Apollo missions. Nathaniel LeVert, Shelby Jacobs, and Charlie Cheathem overcame daily discrimination in the 1960s to make groundbreaking contributions to space travel, including designing key rocket systems and capturing the first images of Earth from space. Their inspiring journey offers a behind-the-scenes look at the space race and the untold struggles they faced in a segregated industry. Don’t miss this fascinating story of resilience and innovation. See you there!
This is an in-person podcast debut.
Tickets are not needed for entry.
Where is it happening?
Columbia Memorial Space Center, 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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