Space expert David West Reynolds takes you on a historical journey through the world’s most renowned space program. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs, artwork, and cutaway illustrations, Apollo recaptures the excitement of the USA’s journey to the moon. From the adventurous astronauts to the scientists and engineers who designed and built the state-of-the-art spacecraft, Reynolds covers every aspect of this epic voyage. Through concise description, he introduces the uninitiated to this thrilling episode in U.S. history while also providing engaging details for the space aficionado. All of the key events and personalities are presented, creating a clear picture of how we got to the moon and what happened along the way. The detailed and meticulously labeled diagrams and maps give the reader an in-depth understanding of the technology that carried the astronauts to the moon and what they accomplished while they were there. In addition, the book includes a foreword by Wally Schirra, the only astronaut to fly in all three of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, and an afterword by Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon. Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon, 1963-1972 is truly the most comprehensive account of the Apollo program ever written.

Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon, 1963-1972

History

West-Reynolds, David

Americas

Zenith Press

Praise for the hardcover edition: "Extremely practical and enjoyable." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[Will be] devoured by history or space enthusiasts from eight to eighty." -- VOYA "The foreword grabbed me, and by the prologue I was hooked." -- The Science Teacher NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center set the stage for the American adventure into space and went on to host a succession of rocket launches that have helped to form our understanding of the nature of the universe. The Kennedy Space Center is a major tourist attraction in Florida, but most of its doors remain locked to the public. This abundantly illustrated book is an insider's history of the heart of America's space program, including detailed information on: <ul>
<li>The earliest development of rockets in the United States and Germany 
</li>
<li>The development of rockets and their launch facilities 
</li>
<li>The missile race and the U.S.-Soviet rivalry to be first in space 
</li>
<li>The great Apollo program and the race to the moon 
</li>
<li>The shuttle program, the Space Station and the Hubble Telescope 
</li>
<li>The future of space exploration</li>
</ul>
Kennedy Space Center is clearly written, meticulously researched and packed with more than 150 spectacular images -- the one and only complete history of this important site.

Kennedy Space Center: Gateway to Space

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Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon, 1963-1972

Kennedy Space Center: Gateway to Space