Photos: Gene Kranz honored at Space Center Houston luncheon

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Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

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Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

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Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

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Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

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Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

Christine Di Stadio/KHOU.com

Former NASA flight director Gene Kranz was presented with a City of Houston proclamation for his contributions to space exploration at Space Center Houston's fall luncheon on Oct. 23, 2018.

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