Launch Pad Lecture: Storms, Science & Surveyor: The Story of Apollo 12

Join the New Mexico Museum of Space History for the next Launch Pad Lecture on November 7, “Storms, Science & Surveyor: The Story of Apollo 12,” presented by Marie De Leon, Senior Instructional Coordinator at the Museum.

Apollo 12 transformed a lightning‑struck launch into one of NASA’s most precise lunar landings, showcasing extraordinary teamwork, scientific innovation, and engineering that advanced the frontiers of exploration.

WHEN: Friday, November 7, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: New Horizons Dome Theater, New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo, NM
ADMISSION: Free; coffee and donuts provided.

About the Speaker: Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Marie De Leon joined the museum’s education team two years ago, combining her background in psychology with a passion for inspiring curiosity through the powerful stories of space exploration.

The Launch Pad Lecture Series is held on the first Friday of each month. Museum staff, along with special guest speakers, discuss topics ranging from space history to its future.   For more information, visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org