The Apollo Missions: The Incredible Story of the Race to the Moon
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Apollo Missions: The Incredible Story of the Race to the Moon
By (Author) Dr David Baker
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
15th May 2019
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Popular astronomy and space
Geographical discovery and exploration
Impact of science and technology on society
629.454
Physical Properties
Hardback
192
Width 225mm, Height 280mm
Description
Former NASA engineer David Baker gives a behind-the-scenes account of the space race including the political impetus behind the mission the Apollo 8's lunar orbit on Christmas Eve as well as some of the tale's tragedies. Bursting with fascinating stories striking photographs of the team and exclusive material provided by NASA personnel this book perfectly captures the risk complexity and gravitas of this immense journey.
Author Bio
Dr David Baker was an engineer at NASA from 1965 to 1990. He worked on the Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programmes and was at Mission Control during the fateful Apollo 13 mission. He has written more than 100 books on space flight, aviation and military technology. David is a fellow of the British Interplanetary Society and editor of the monthly Spaceflight magazine.
