Haise, Fred W.
Never Panic Early: An Apollo 13 Astronaut's Journey
- ISBN 13:
- 9781588347138
- author:
- Haise, Fred W.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Smithsonian Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Science & Technology, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Astronaut Fred Haise recounts his extraordinary journey, including the harrowing Apollo 13 mission, in this gripping memoir. When disaster struck three days into his lunar module pilot assignment, Haise shares the intense experience of the crew's rescue mission, which captivated the world.
In Never Panic Early, Haise reflects on his life and career, including his years as a military fighter pilot and his successful 20-year NASA career. He shares stories of fear, hope, and resilience, including a heroic recovery from severe burns sustained during an air show accident.
This personal and illuminating memoir, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, offers a unique insight into the thrills and triumphs, regrets and disappointments of Haise's career, including his time working for NASA in its glory years.
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