E Reichi
Project Mercury (America in Space)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764350696
- author:
- E Reichi
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 20
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, Ae
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Project Mercury: A Detailed Look at NASA's 1960s Space Program In the late 1950s, the United States was lagging behind the Soviet Union in the space race. To catch up, NASA launched Project Mercury, a manned spaceflight program that would eventually become the foundation for its success in reaching the moon. This book provides an in-depth look at all aspects of Project Mercury, including the spacecraft and astronauts involved. With detailed illustrations, archival images, cutaways, and plans, it offers a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal period in American space exploration history. By examining the successes and setbacks of Project Mercury, readers can gain insight into the development of NASA's capabilities and the progress made towards achieving its ambitious goals.
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