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AAS Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony | Gene Kranz

Thursday, May 15, 2025
5:30 pm
–8:30 pm
*Requires registration

Location | Space Center Houston

The American Astronautical Society Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual whose enduring personal contributions have significantly advanced the field of astronautics. Presented every ten years, this prestigious award marks a decade of excellence and innovation within the space community.

Join AAS for the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Gene Kranz, for his exemplary leadership and a “must-never-fail” style that ensured historic mission successes, empowered human space exploration, saved lives, and inspired individuals around the world. Be here on Thursday, May 15 for this unforgettable celebration among colleagues, friends, and fellow space explorers.

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