Fred Haise Honored in Biloxi

Biloxi, Mississippi, honored Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise with a statue dedication and highway renaming, celebrating his hometown roots and legacy as one of six surviving Apollo astronauts. At nearly 93, Haise returned from Houston for the ceremony, reuniting with old friends and fans who gathered at the Visitors Center. Though his moon mission was cut short, he remains proud of the historic flight and its record — now surpassed by Artemis II. Haise also revisited a restored “Moonwalk” mural and shared his vision for future space exploration, emphasizing the need for congressional support while continuing his outreach through over eighty Zoom calls with students and space enthusiasts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09922a72b38115d0