Presented in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the lunar landing, this new edition of an official NASA publication presents the thrilling inside story of the Apollo program. Written in direct, jargon-free language and featuring numerous illustrations, this compelling adventure features essays by engineers, administrators, and astronauts that recall the challenges associated with putting men on the moon. Reprint of the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Office, Washington, DC, 1975 edition.
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