Shooting for the Moon; The Strange History of Human Spaceflight,9781599210315

Shooting for the Moon; The Strange History of Human Spaceflight

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ISBN13: 9781599210315
ISBN10: 1599210312
Format: Trade Book
Pub. Date: 2007-09-01
Publisher(s): Lyons Press
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Summary

Shooting for the Moonprovides an accessible and detailed look into one of the most intriguing programs ever: the American lunar program. From the pioneer efforts of test pilots in the early space program, to the worldwide exhilaration behind man's first walk on the moon, to the devastation behind the disastrous Challenger accident and the new visions the government now has for the program, author Bob Berman recounts for the lay reader all the advances and setbacks that have taken place during the immense growth of the space program.

Author Biography

Bob Berman is author of Strange Universe and Secrets of the Night Sky. He has a weekly radio show and a monthly hour-long call-in show on NPR Northeast. He also writes a column for The Old Farmer's Almanac and is a monthly columnist for Discover and Astronomy magazines. He lives in upstate New York.

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