Echoes of Apollo Project Launched
Welcome to the Echoes of Apollo Project (EOA). A global celebration of the Apollo 11 mission and those that supported it around the world. We like to think of this as a global party celebrating a point in time that changed the world forever.
This global project is set to re-educate new generations about the Apollo missions and in particular, the Apollo 11 mission. It will tell the story of everyday people from around the world who were called upon to support the mission, particularly those in Spain, Australia and the US. Several at the Parkes Radio Telescope even risked their lives to bring TV coverage to the world. More on that another time.
We have the most incredible program lined up for the world to participate in and enjoy. Starting on June 27th the amateur radio community will contribute to the celebrations with World EME day. Linking up big dishes from around the world by bouncing the signals off the moon. EME stands for Earth – Moon – Earth and we hope to have some of the worlds biggest and historic dishes involved in the project. The amateur radio groups will endeavour to excite the world with this lead event, timed for when the moon would cooperate with Australia and the USA – it is not always in the best position for this type of activity and those wishing to participate.
Education will be a key factor of our events with strong support for Science and Literacy. We will hold a science fiction writing event supported by well known international authors. The best literature from the schools science fiction writing event will be published in pdf format and distributed around the world.
Conferences, functions and a wide range of events for everyone will focus public attention on the space program and the changes in everyone’s life that the moon landing signalled. It will also focus attention on the future of space and what it means for our future here on earth.
The website is under construction and the country events will be updated shortly. This updates page will be our main page for information and news. Please link to our RSS feed and comment on this bold endeavour.
See you at out big party. Dress is casual and be prepared for fun and new experiences. Come back soon as we will be adding lots more information.
Your EOA Party Organisers, Robert Brand and Pat Barthelow
