Edgar Mitchell was an American naval aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, NASA astronaut, the sixth man of 12 to walk on the Moon, a Ufologist, and a man intently interested in the nature of human consciousness. He passed away on February 4th aged 85, nearly 45 years to the day since he walked on the Moon.
(l-r) Gareth Dodds (producer), Shane Hannon (author), Mark Craig (director). Jameson Film Festival, Dublin – March 2015.
‘The Last Man on the Moon’ is a spellbinding documentary film about the tragic loss and unparalleled legacy of the Apollo Program, told through the words and emotions of Captain Gene Cernan, his friends, family, and former NASA colleagues. Shane Hannon sat down with the film’s director Mark Craig and producer Gareth Dodds before a special screening at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival in March.
High-profile cases of concussion in various sports recently have shone the spotlight on the issue once more. Shane Hannon explores the history of head trauma on the field of play and in the ring, and outlines why the matter needs to be taken more seriously.
Al Worden is one of only 24 humans in history to have flown to the Moon. During his recent visit to Ireland, Shane Hannon sat down with the former test pilot and NASA astronaut to discuss his remarkable life.
The recent Orbital Sciences launch mishap was closely followed by a tragic day for Virgin Galactic and the spaceflight community in general. Shane Hannon analyses the incidents and considers where the commercial space industry goes from here.
From Marine Corps fighter pilot to NASA astronaut, to the global warming debate, Walt Cunningham speaks to Shane Hannon about his adventures.
