Eugene Francis 'Gene' Kranz (b. August 17, 1933) is a retired American aerospace engineer and NASA's second head flight director, who oversaw missions for the Gemini and Apollo programs, including the first moon landing with Apollo 11. He led the successful efforts of the mission control team to rescue the crew of Apollo 13 and has been portrayed by actor Ed Harris in a film of the same name. Known for his flat-top hairstyle and distinctive mission vests made by his wife, Kranz also coined the phrase 'tough and competent', known as the 'Kranz Dictum'.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (4:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Gene
Well-born, noble, of good stock
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Gene Kranz belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Toledo
Educated At: Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology | Central Catholic High School | Saint Louis University
Occupation: military officer
Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards Received: International Space Hall of Fame | NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal | NASA Distinguished Service Medal | National Aviation Hall of Fame | Presidential Medal of Freedom
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for August 17, 1933
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 16 | 25 Leo 14 | 23 Scorpio 51 |
| Moon | 13 Cancer 42 | 26 Capricorn 29 | 9 Scorpio 43 |
| Mercury | 5 Leo 41 | 27 Leo 48 | 29 Scorpio 16 |
| Venus | 25 Virgo 22 | 15 Virgo 26 | 10 Capricorn 48 |
| Mars | 24 Libra 31 | 18 Gemini 39 | 28 Sagittarius 1 |
| Jupiter | 24 Virgo 54 | 17 Gemini 7 | 13 Libra 54 |
| Saturn | 12 Aquarius 22 | 17 Pisces 31 | 10 Aquarius 49 |
| Uranus | 27 Aries 19 | 27 Taurus 11 | 24 Aries 18 |
| Neptune | 9 Virgo 19 | 29 Pisces 23 | 12 Virgo 9 |
| Pluto | 23 Cancer 50 | 0 Aquarius 16 | 24 Cancer 39 |
| Rahu | 28 Aquarius 47 | 8 Aries 42 | 23 Aquarius 58 |
| Ketu | 28 Leo 47 | 8 Libra 42 | 23 Leo 58 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Gene Kranz's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 01 March, 2024 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 19 July, 2024 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 28 August, 2024 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 27 September, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 06 December, 2024
