^Spires، Shelby G. (31 أغسطس 2006). "Dr. Rocco Petrone, MSFC director in 1973-74, dies at 80". The Huntsville Times. ص. 1A. Dr. Rocco Petrone, a former director of Marshall Space Flight Center and the Apollo lunar program, was remembered by NASA colleagues Wednesday as a firm, guiding force in man's quest for the moon. Petrone died August 24 at his home in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. He was 80.