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Engaging the Public with Apollo AnniversariesStaci Tiedeken1,2, Molly Wasser1,2, Andrea Jones1, and Nikki Whelley3

1NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 2ADNET Systems, Inc., 3University of Maryland-College Park

For more information on getting involved in the Apollo anniversaries: staci.l.tiedeken@nasa.gov

Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969.Events:o Coordinated the support of scientists,

engineers, and public engagement specialists from the SSED, Goddard’s Office of Communications, and affiliated institu tions at numerous events around the country

Shipping Materials:o Loanable materials (globes, 3D printed

models, terrestrial rocks, cloth images, etc.)o 39,591 ind ividual handouts

• Sent to 57 d ifferent people in 25 states (plus Washington, D.C.) and 4 countries

*Estimated 182,568 people in attendance at events where people and/or materials were sentSocial Media:o Over 17 million people saw @NASAMoon

and NASA Solar System postsApollo Digital Resource Collection

The 50th anniversary celebrations of human Moon landing missions began in 2019 with Apollo 11. The Solar System Exploration Division (SSED) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) supported numerous Apollo 50th anniversary activities and will be supporting the anniversaries yet to come. The Apollo 50th anniversaries provide an opportunity for everyone to reflect on past lunar exploration and to look forward to the future.

Apollo 11

Apollo 12 was launched on November 14, 1969.GSFC Visitor Center Event:o “A Look at Apollo and the Future of

Lunar Exploration”Social Media:o @NASAMoon’s most popular tweet

had 1.2 million impressions and 20,000 engagements (likes, retweets, and comments)

Apollo 12 slide deck for public use, posted on moon.nasa.gov

Apollo 12

Apollo 13 was launched on April 11, 1970.GSFC Visitor Center Event:o Moon-themed activities, talks, and

rocket launchesSocial Media:o Promote the anniversary through

various platforms (including @NASAMoon)

Digital Media:o New data visualizations featuring

Apollo data and data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

Apollo 13 slide deck for public use, posted on moon.nasa.gov

Apollo 13

The 50th anniversaries of the various Apollo missions will continue through 2022, culminating in the successful mission of Apollo 17 (launch anniversary: December 7, 2022).

There will be plentiful opportunities to celebrate these upcoming anniversaries, provid ing an exciting theme with which to engage the public for years to come.

& Beyond!