Pictured above (from left): Andy Aldrin, son of Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin; Gwen Griffin, daughter of Apollo flight director Gerry Griffin; and Jeannie Kranz, daughter of Apollo flight director Gene Kranz, participate in an Apollo Kids panel during the 42^nd Annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

 

In honor of NASA’s 50^th anniversary, the festival is showcasing the role that the men and women of NASA have played in broadening the horizons of American science and culture, as well as the role that they will continue to play in helping to shape the future. In addition to “NASA: Fifty Years and Beyond,” the festival also highlights the Himalayan nation of Bhutan and the music, food and wine of Texas.

 

To view more photos or watch videos from last weekend’s festivities, click here  While you’re there, check out the plans for this weekend’s (July 2-6) activities.