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OverviewThe pinnacle of the Apollo programme was the first steps taken on the moon by Neil Armstrong in 1969. This came at a price the launch pad fire of Apollo 1 the drama of Apollo 13. From these beginnings the Apollo programme went on to push the boundaries of endurance in space with Skylab and ended with the Americans and Soviets joining forces in orbit. Eight short years saw not only an incredible technological achievement, but also unbelievable bravery of an elite team of astronauts who rode into the unknown on the most powerful rockets ever devised. With fascinating 'Did You Know' facts, this book narrates the entire Apollo story. The exploration of the lunar surface started in 1969 and continued until 1972. This DVD follows the Apollo programme through to the final lunar landing. The DVD contains film from all the lunar landings from the historic first steps to the lunar rovers of the later missions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John ChristopherPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.270kg ISBN: 9780752451732ISBN 10: 0752451731 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 31 October 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Christopher is an author and life-long spaceflight enthusiast. As a professional balloon pilot he was lucky enough to meet Buzz Aldrin, and he is currently a director of Airship Initiatives, an airship consultancy with the aim of putting airships to work. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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