TOPSHAM — George Krassner, recognized pioneer in the American space program and Topsham resident who will present an encore performance of his Show and Tell with a Space Pioneer program on Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m. at Topsham Public Library as part of its space-themed Universe of Stories summer reading program.
According to a news release from the library, Krassner’s designs were used in the world’s first communication and weather satellites and for the fuel control system in the command module of the Apollo spacecraft.
Krassner was the author of the first ever book on space communications, worked with the first seven original astronauts and partnered with Wernher von Braun on a top-secret design for a lunar station.
“He will share insider stories, secrets, and goofs of the space program, display memorabilia and play the taped recording of President Eisenhower’s message of peace to the world, the first voice from space from the satellite electronics designed by Mr. Krassner,” the library’s release states.
The Topsham Public Library is located at 25 Foreside Road in Topsham. For more information, contact the library at (207) 725-1727 or visit topshamlibrary.org.
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