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Gemini Steps to the Moon

By David Shayler

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Praxis
Year
2001
ISBN
1852334053, 9781852334055
Open Library ID
OL8974170M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
292 MB (306096131 bytes)
Series
Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration
Edition
2001
Pages
240\476
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2024-09-27 15:54:35
NASA; gemini; Grissom; Young; McDiwitt; White; Coo

Description

In May 1961 President John F. Kennedy promised the American people that there would be a manned Moon landing by the end of the decade - but at this time the longest that any astronaut had spent in space was 15 minutes. In his speech, Kennedy spoke of the mammoth efforts needed to achieve this goal, in commitment, funds and technology. Gemini: Steps to the Moon is the story of the second phase of that effort, from the perspective of the engineers, flight controllers and astronauts who were involved. It follows the development of the program from its earliest days to the splashdown of the final mission in November 1966. David Shayler documents the growing mastery of the essential challenges of extended duration flight, rendezvous and docking, space-walking and the creation of an experienced team of astronauts and flight controllers. Drawing upon air-to-ground commentary, as well as interviews and personal recollections, the 'bridge to Apollo' is constructed chapter by exciting chapter.

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