Media Advisory

Contact: Michael Dean
(405) 522-5241
mdean@okhistory.org

WHO: The following astronauts will be available for interviews Thomas Stafford, Fred Haise, Walt Cunningham, Alan Bean, and Glynn Lunney (Chief Flight Directors Office 1968-1972). Other astronauts may be here, but are not confirmed.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City

WHY: Celebration of 40th anniversary of Apollo X mission that included Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan.

NOTE: Bio's for all above listed personnel will be provided. Media may cover the program Wednesday evening that follows the dinner. Dinner for the media is not included. We ask the media attending the program to please respect the privacy of the astronauts by not asking them for interviews. The interview opportunity is available only at the 2:30 media availability.

Contact Michael Dean if you wish to cover the program following the dinner.