
The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration
NASA and the Incredible Story of Human Spaceflight
By: John Logsdon
Paperback | 3 December 2018 | Edition Number 1
At a Glance
Paperback
RRP $29.99
$27.90
Aims to ship in 5 to 10 business days
When will this arrive by?
Enter delivery postcode to estimate
Booktopia Comments
This book is featured in our Shoot for the Moon collection, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Visit to see more of the best on all things astronautical.
Product Description
Among all the technological accomplishments of the last century, none has captured our imagination more deeply than the movement of humans into outer space. From Sputnik to SpaceX, the story of that journey is told as never before in The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration.
Renowned space historian John Logsdon has uncovered the most fascinating items in the NASA archive and woven them together with expert narrative guidance to create a history of how Americans got to space and what we've done there. Beginning with rocket genius Wernher von Braun's vision for voyaging to Mars, and closing with Elon Musk's contemporary plan to get there, this volume traces major events like the founding of NASA, the first American astronauts in space, the moon landings, the Challenger disaster, the daring Hubble Telescope repairs, and more. In these pages, we find such gems as Eisenhower's reactions to Sputnik, the original NASA astronaut application, John Glenn's reflections on zero gravity, Kennedy's directives to go to the moon, discussions on what Neil Armstrong's first famous first words should be, customs forms filled out by astronauts bringing back moon rocks, transcribed conversations with Nixon on ending Project Apollo and beginning the space shuttle program, and so much more.
Industry Reviews
"I wish I'd had this terrific collection of critically important and richly insightful primary sources during my 31 years teaching university students about the history of space exploration. This new book provides an extremely useful and thought provoking documentary journey through the maze of space history. There is no wiser or more experienced navigator through the twists and turns and ups and downs than John Logsdon." -James Hansen, New York Times bestselling author of First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong
"Brimming with fascinating behind-the-scenes details from the birth of the Space Age through the race to the Moon and beyond, this remarkable collection from one of America's preeminent space historians is a treasure." -Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon
"As a NASA astronaut, I already knew a lot about the history of human space flight, but this book contained a wealth of new and exciting revelations. I felt like a fly on the wall listening as critical decisions were being made about how to go to the Moon and whether or not to build the Space Shuttle. And what a thrill to read John Glenn's own summary of his historic Mercury flight! There's something here for everyone interested in any aspect of human space flight." -Jeff Hoffman, NASA astronaut and MIT professor
"The story of space exploration is marked by a series of turning points, a series of policy decisions. These decisions are documented well enough, but the key documents would be very hard to find, if you didn't where to look. Dr. Logsdon does. He's the dean of space history. He is the world's foremost authority on which of the hundreds of thousands of documents hold the keys to knowing what and why significant things happened on Earth that influenced our presence in space." -Bill Nye, from the foreword
"[John Logsdon] clearly knows and is inspired by his material, and his enthusiasm comes through here.... An absorbing read for space exploration enthusiasts, from high schoolers to adults."--Library Journal
"A fascinating look at an extraordinary time....This wonderful little book should be in everyman's library."--The Albany Times-Union
ISBN: 9780143129950
ISBN-10: 0143129953
Published: 3rd December 2018
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 400
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Country of Publication: GB
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 2.4 x 13.2 x 19.5
Weight (kg): 0.27
Shipping
Standard Shipping | Express Shipping | |
---|---|---|
Metro postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Regional postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
Rural postcodes: | $9.99 | $14.95 |
How to return your order
At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.
Additional postage charges may be applicable.
Defective items
If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.
For more info please visit our Help Centre.
You Can Find This Book In
This product is categorised by
- Non-FictionEngineering & TechnologyTechnology in GeneralHistory of Engineering & Technology
- Non-FictionHistoryRegional & National HistoryHistory of the Americas
- Non-FictionEngineering & TechnologyTransport Technology & TradesAerospace & Aviation Technology
- Non-FictionEngineering & TechnologyOther Technologies & Applied SciencesSpace Science
- Non-FictionHistoryEarliest Times to Present Day20th Century History from 1900 to 2000
- Non-FictionScienceScience in GeneralPopular Science
- Non-FictionNature & The Natural WorldPopular Astronomy & Space
- Non-FictionBiographies & True Stories BiographiesHistorical, Political and Military Biographies