Luxembourg Space Cafe #7: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Space Café Luxembourg returns on Tuesday, 16 July 2019. This special event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the Moon in 1969 aboard Apollo 11.

Speakers:

  • Jakob van Zyl, former Associate Director of NASA JPL, will talk about the past and future exploration of our Solar System
  • John Lusk, General Manager, Commercial at Spire Global, will provide us an exciting update on his company’s activities.

Practical information

Tuesday, 16 July 2019, 18:30 – 21:30

KPMG Luxembourg, 39 Avenue John F. Kennedy, 1855 Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Tickets have to be purchased in advance on Eventbrite for €10. Tickets will not be available at the door. This entrance fee includes free drinks at the bar (beer, wine, or soft drink). This event will sell out, please purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

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