1977
June
The first class of LSI Summer interns arrives.
June 20
Thomas R. McGetchin is appointed LSI Director.
July
LSI enters into partnership with NASA Ames to support a research program for the Ames Vertical Ballistic Gun Range.
August 15
John R. Sevier is appointed LSI Associate Director.
August 20
Voyager 2 launches on a grand tour of the outer planets.
December 1–3
The Conference on Luna 24 is held in Houston.