Jack King (NASA)

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King in October 2010.

John W. "Jack" King (April 1931 – June 11, 2015) was an American public affairs officer. He was a Chief of Public Information and Public Affairs Officer for NASA. He was best known for his work as Kennedy Space Center Chief of Public Information during projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. Following announcing the Apollo 11, he earned him the nickname "Voice of Apollo".

King was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was married to Evelyn until her death in 2005. They had three children. He was a Catholic.

King died from congestive heart failure on June 11, 2015 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He was 84.^[1]

Jack King (NASA) Media

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Jack King, former launch commentator in NASA's Public Affairs Office. This image comes from an interview about NASA Television, circa 2008.

References

↑ "Jack King, voice of Apollo 11, dies". CNN. June 12, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.

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[1] "Jack King, voice of Apollo 11, dies". CNN. June 12, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2015.

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