Astronomy:Daniel Sarokon

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Short description: NASA Launch Conductor

Daniel Sarokon (January 27, 1927 - 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]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shuster, Patrick (January 16, 2006). "Spacecraft will carry memory of Sagamore native". Trib Total Media, Inc.. http://triblive.com/x/leadertimes/news/s_414000.html#axzz3fCmHW0nI. Retrieved July 8, 2015. 



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