In this fast-paced account of the American-Soviet race to the moon, a veteran space journalist chronicles the dramatic successes and failures, quirky personalities, and political turmoil behind the quest.
As incredible as the "official" story of the space program is, the true, behind-the-scenes tale is more thrilling. From feuds and practical jokes to near-fatal accidents, "The Race" reveals the colorful characters who pulled off the greatest exploration in the history of humankind. of photos.
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In this candid and compelling book, journalist James Schefter reveals the inside story of the people who invented, saved, and reinvented the Corvette, from the drawing board to the assembly line.
On July 21st 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step on the surface of the moon. As he did so, he uttered the immortal words 'one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind'. No achievement defines the modern era more than America's historic moon landing, yet it was the culmination of a decade's long struggle between the Soviet ...
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