Topsham Public Library hosts space pioneer Krassner June 13

TOPSHAM — George Krassner, pioneer in the American space program and Topsham resident, perform “Show and Tell with a Space Pioneer” at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Topsham Public Library as part of its space-themed Universe of Stories summer reading program.
Krassner’s designs were used in the world’s first communication and weather satellites and for the fuel control system in the command module of the Apollo spacecraft. He was the author of the first book on space communications, worked with the first seven original astronauts and partnered with Wernher von Braun on a top-secret design for a lunar station.
He will share insider stories, secrets, and goofs of the space program, display memorabilia and play the taped recording of President Eisenhower’s message of peace to the world, the first voice from space from the satellite electronics designed by Krassner.
The event is free and open to the public.
The Topsham Public Library is at 25 Foreside Road. For more information, call 207-725-1727 or visit www.topshamlibrary.org.