Some 45 years ago, Apollo 10 headed for outer space with Charlie Brown and Snoopy in tow. And not just in spirit: Charles Schulz’ unforgettable Peanuts pair became semi-official NASA mascots.
Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, John W. Young and Eugene A. Cernan nicknamed their command and lunar modules Charlie Brown and Snoopy, and Schulz sketched special artwork for the mission, which lasted from May 18 to 26, 1969.
He felt that his association with NASA via Peanuts was one of the two most important aspects of his life, the other being his service in World War II.
Some 45 years ago, Apollo 10 headed for outer space with Charlie Brown and Snoopy in tow. And not just in spirit: Charles Schulz’ unforgettable Peanuts pair became semi-official NASA mascots.
ReplyDeleteAstronauts Thomas P. Stafford, John W. Young and Eugene A. Cernan nicknamed their command and lunar modules Charlie Brown and Snoopy, and Schulz sketched special artwork for the mission, which lasted from May 18 to 26, 1969.
He felt that his association with NASA via Peanuts was one of the two most important aspects of his life, the other being his service in World War II.
http://www.wired.com/2009/05/40-years-after-apollo-peanuts-still-seeing-stars/
Chuck Schulz was a good man. He was talented yet self deprecating.
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