Rocket Men Book Launch with author Robert Kurson and Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders

Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission and the release of the new book Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon by Robert Kurson, with a special evening at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Join the crew of Apollo 8 — astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders — for an exclusive panel discussion with the author. You'll also be able to visit the Apollo 8 capsule they rode to the Moon, and explore select other Museum exhibits in an after-hours environment.



Admission costs $35 and includes a copy of Rocket Men signed by the author, a panel discussion with the Apollo 8 astronauts, admission to select Museum exhibits, and light snacks. A cash bar will also be available.

Discounted parking ($14) will be available in the MSI underground garage.

Tickets to this event are nonrefundable.

For more information about this event, email maurice.moore@msichicago.org.