Go, Flight!: The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control, 1965–1992 (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight)
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (623 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073JFZH8R |
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| Number of Pages | : | 118 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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But among the talented men (and later women) who worked in mission control, the room located on the third floor of Building 30-at what is now Johnson Space Center-would become known by many as "the Cathedral." These members of the space program were the brightest of their generations, making split-second decisions that determined the success or failure of a mission. Interviews with dozens of individuals who worked in the historic third-floor mission control room bring the compelling stories to life. The audiobook is published by University of Nebraska Press. "A great read both for fans for spaceflight and for scholars interested in a social history of Mission Control." (Quest) "Heflin's insight and experience shine in his and coauthor Rick Houston's Go, Flight!, a firsthand glimpse into the fascinating world of mis
Go Flight is a "must read"! Rick Houston has done a marvelous job of telling the stories of many of the flight controllers who were instrumental in the successes during the early years of the US space program. Go Flight, The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control really takes you into Mission Control and helps yo. HMW said Space Exploration; The behind the scenes heroes. We have left President Kennedy's challenge for space exploration languish. These books helped document how the men of the original moon missions plied thier trade. Not a book about astronauts, but how flight control and it's various aspects got men & eventually women back and for. "MUST READ FOR MISSION CONTROL FANS!" according to Centerline. Rick Houston was able to combine the points of few of Senior NASA Management, the Flight Directors, the front-room Mission Controllers and the back-room support staff all into one book! This book is also the basis for an excellent new movie "Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of