Whitehouse, David
Apollo 11: The Inside Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785786181
- author:
- Whitehouse, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Icon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 322
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Science & Technology, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Apollo 11: The Inside Story by David Whitehouse Fifty years ago, in July 1969, Apollo 11 became the first manned mission to land on the Moon. This pivotal moment in space exploration was not just a remarkable achievement, but also a culmination of decades-long scientific and engineering efforts. In this book, David Whitehouse sheds light on the true drama behind the mission by sharing exclusive interviews with key players. From the early rocket pioneers to the shock America received from Sputnik's launch, Whitehouse takes us through the story of the space race and its aftermath. The Apollo 11 crew members, as well as other astronauts, engineers, politicians, and NASA officials, share their own accounts of this monumental endeavour. Their stories provide a unique insight into the challenges, risks, and triumphs of the Apollo program. The book also explores the Apollo 13 disaster and the eventual winding-up of the Apollo program, offering a comprehensive understanding of this significant period in human spaceflight history.
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