Kranz, Gene
Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
- ISBN 13:
- 9781439148815
- author:
- Kranz, Gene
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 28mm
- Genre:
- Technology & Industrial Arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gene Kranz's memoir of his time as a NASA flight director takes readers on a thrilling journey through the early days of the Mercury program to the Apollo 11 moon landing and the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission.
As a key player in the US manned space program for three decades, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history, from the disastrous early years of the space race to the triumphant achievement of landing a man on the moon. He recounts the behind-the-scenes details of these historic events, revealing the leadership, discipline, trust, and teamwork that made the space program a success.
This fascinating firsthand account offers new insights into the famous flights and reflects on what has happened to the space program since its heyday. With his unique perspective, Kranz shares his bold suggestions for the future of space exploration.
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