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The Gemini Program: How NASA learned to work in Space
Thursday 09 October 2025, 18:45 - 21:00
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Contact Paul D’Silva

Paul will describe how NASA had squeezed a program between Mercury and Apollo to fulfil President JF Kennedy dream to land a man on the Moon by 1970

 

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About the speaker: Paul D’Silva

 

Paul was raised in Rotherham and on obtaining a degree in Electronic Communications returned to his home town for a career teaching Mathematics and Computing.  After joining Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society in the mid-2000s Paul has developed his interests in the Solar System, especially the planets and comets as well as manned space flight. He is a regular user of the J A Jones Observatory, patiently waiting for good weather and another bright comet preferably together! 

Location St John's Church Hall, 58A Church St, Mexborough, St John's Church Hall

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