Jim Lovell talked about the current situation at NASA during an event to mark the fortieth anniversary of Apollo Thirteen.

VOA: special.2010.04.28

Organisers expect hundreds of towns and cities across the world to take part in the event and hope some capitals not officially involved, such as London and Rome, will mark the event by dimming lights on some landmarks.

BBC: Cities dim lights for environment

On Friday, Mr Cronesberry and his wife will attend a reception with the mayor of Stockton to mark the event.

BBC: Paddy Cronesberry to take part in Olympic torch relay

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said the Executive would consider a proposal from Peter Robinson to make a gift to mark the event.

BBC: Question Time