50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 (2019)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2019-07-19
Duration: 00:07:52
Subjects: NASA | United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Louisiana Art & Science Museum
Contributors:
- Williams, Natasha Host
- Gauthier, Linda Interviewee
- BeJeaux, Nick Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 19, 2019, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Natasha Williams’ report on the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the first moon landing. She interviews Linda Gauthier, a retired science teacher and NASA Solar System Ambassador, who discusses: her memories of the first moon landing; her role as a NASA Solar System Ambassador; and the technology developed by the space program. Williams also interviews Nick BeJeaux of the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in Baton Rouge, who discusses: LASM’s events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11; their exhibit on the space program; and their Omniglobe.