The Apollo Missions : The Incredible Story of the Race to the Moon

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

David Baker

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 p.) ill

Place of Publication:

Arcturus

Summary:

To President John F. Kennedy, the moon was a destination. To put a man on the moon would be to challenge Russia's recent achievements in space exploration and assert the US's technological prowess on the world stage. As we know, the mission was a success, and yet while everyone is familiar with Neil Armstrong's iconic line and his bold tread on the moon's dusty surface, few are privy to the events leading up to this moment. Former NASA engineer, David Baker, gives a behind-the-scenes account of the space race, including the political impetus behind the mission, the Apollo 8's lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, as well as some of the tale's tragedies.

ISBN:

9781789504392

1789504392