Carpenter, Scott M.
We Seven: By the Astronauts Themselves
- ISBN 13:
- 9781439181034
- author:
- Carpenter, Scott M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.5 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Mercury Seven astronauts share their personal stories and experiences in this unique account of Project Mercury. First published in 1962, We Seven offers an insider's look at the pioneering space program that put America's first man in space and defined NASA's future missions. Featuring firsthand accounts and black-and-white photographs, the book takes readers behind the scenes of the Mercury Seven's historic flights. From exhilarating launches to hair-raising challenges, the astronauts describe their experiences with honesty and candour. This is not just a story of heroism and achievement, but also of the hopes and dreams of America at the dawn of a new era in space exploration. By sharing their own perspectives, the Mercury Seven provide a fascinating glimpse into the early days of NASA and the development of manned spaceflight.
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