Daniel Sarokon (January 27, 1927 - January 1, 2006) was a NASA Launch Conductor, described as 'one of the most influential people in the history of space travel. His first launch was that of the Moon probe Surveyor 1 and in his career he supervised 30 lunar and planetary missions.
The launch of the New Horizons Pluto mission in January 2006 was dedicated in his honour.
See also List of New Horizons topics
References
External links Article about the New Horizons launch and Sarokon