What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic moon landing mission than together with the greats at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center?
Following a series of lighthearted discussions on space-related topics during the day, media members and VIP guests were invited to enjoy a gala dinner served underneath the awe-inspiring Saturn 5 rocket where George Clooney, Amal Clooney, Charlie Duke and Thomas Stafford were in attendance.
“It’s a huge achievement to land on another world. I can’t think of a better reason to raise a glass in tribute,” president and CEO of Omega Raynald Aeschlimann aptly summed up the spirit of the occasion.
Later in the evening, Omega ambassador George Clooney was joined on stage by veteran of four NASA space missions and commander of Apollo 10 Lieutenant General Thomas Stafford, along with CAPCOM for Apollo 11 and Apollo 16 lunar module pilot Charlie Duke.
Reminiscing on the Apollo era, Charlie Duke described it as an exciting time but emphasised that the success of the 1969 mission was down to hard work and commitment, while Apollo 10’s Thomas Stafford talked about the “alien yet familiar” qualities of the lunar surface, and spoke proudly of his role in Apollo 11’s glory.
Astronaut and artist Nicole Stott, NASA pilot and ISS commander Terry Virts, ESA astronaut and NASA veteran Jean-François Clervoy, and former NASA engineer and the man behind the Moonwatch, Jim Ragan were also spotted at the event.
Paying tribute to the significant occasion, Omega has released the Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in 18K Moonshine gold timepiece, equipped with a brand new movement: Omega’s Master Chronometer Calibre 3861 with Moonshine gold plated main plate and bridges, as well as burgundy markings.
Find out more about the timepiece at omegawatches.com.
