Below you will find raw interviews with some of George Gloeckler’s closest Friends and colleagues. These interviews were filmed in the making of George’s memoir. These videos are full length interviews and provide insight to George Gloeckler’s spectacular career with NASA. There is tons of fascinating material here!
Tom Krimigis part 1
Tom Krimigis speaks about meeting George Gloeckler and their work together on NASA’s IMP Program.
Tom Krimigis part 2
Tom Krimigis speaks about George Gloeckler’s struggles upon his arrival at the University of Maryland, and the incredible hurdles he overcame to achieve success on his first NASA contract.
Tom Krimigis part 3
Tom Kirmigis speaks about the ESA and the “Out of the Ecliptic” mission. Tom gives details about the mission and how he and George gave themselves the opportunity to be “Lucky”.
Tom Krimigis part 4
Tom speaks about George Gloeckler and his breakthrough research with the Solar Wind Ion Composition Spectrometer.
Tom Krimigis part 5
Tom Krimigis talks about the Voyager spacecraft and the role he and George Gloeckler had in the most important mission of the 20th century. Tom also speaks about his feelings in regards to Voyager leaving interstellar space.
Tom Krimigis part 6
Tom Krimigis talks about being selected to work on the Voyager with George Gloeckler. NASA’s decision to choose the “new kids” over the pioneers of space exploration was a shock!
Tom Krimigis part 7
Tom answers a series of interesting questions, all of which are off topic. They have been compiled here. These are his personal thoughts about exploration, retirement, and the achievement of the American dream.