Former NASA Flight Control Director Gene Kranz and Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell are featured subjects in the Discovery Channel special When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions. This high definition special television event charts NASA’s first 50 years, from the Mercury program to the present-day. On Sunday, June 15th, two hours are devoted exclusively to the Apollo missions, and specifically, the Apollo 13 disaster.

In the documentary, Kranz and Lovell share their memories of the space program, and especially of the incredible teamwork that helped save the lives of Lovell and his crew. Their dedication to a cause and leadership under pressure have inspired audiences around the country for many years. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing these living legends to your next event.

	Gene Kranz NASA Flight Control Director and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
	Capt. Jim Lovell Career Astronaut and Commander of Apollo 13

Famed ocean explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Sylvia Earle, were recently honored with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s 2008 Lifetime Achievement Awards. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the federal National Marine Sanctuary Program through education and outreach, and protects and promotes public interaction with marine life.

Cousteau and Earle, two powerful voices for ocean and marine life preservation and protection, have devoted their lives to educating individuals on the beauty, power, and necessity of marine sanctuaries and life. Cousteau, the founder of the Ocean Futures Society, has produced and directed more than 75 films documenting the ocean and its life. Dedicated to continuing the legacy of his father, Jacques Cousteau, this “Voice for the Ocean” has made a valuable impact in our knowledge of the environment and world around us.

Earle, known as “Her Deepness,” is a Library of Congress Living Legend and a TIME “Hero for the Planet.” A pioneering researcher on marine ecosystems who has spent more than 7,000 hours underwater, she has profoundly impacted the course of marine conservation. Her passionate love of the oceans, combined with her research and intellect, have compelled her to become the conscious of global business, arguing that the seas must be nurtured if we are to sustain life on the planet for many years to come.

	Jean-Michel Cousteau Marine Explorer, Activist, Educator, and Filmmaker
	Dr. Sylvia Earle Environmental Advocate and Oceanographer