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Book Review: “Two Sides of the Moon” – David Scott & Alexei Leonov

By Antonia ⋅ January 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Book: “Two Sides of the Moon: Our Story of the Cold War Space Race” Who? The book is written from two sides of the Space Race. The NASA chapters are covered by David Scott, Commander of Apollo 15, while Alexei Leonov – the first man to perform an EVA in space (space walk) covers the [...]

Book Review: “Deke!” by Deke Slayton

By Antonia ⋅ September 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Book: “Deke!” by Deke Slayton Who? Deke Slayton, Original 7 Mercury astronaut who was grounded due to a heart complaint. He stayed with NASA, and oversaw the Apollo programme, including selecting crews. He went on to fly himself in Apollo-Soyuz. Written by: Slayton, apparently, with assistance from a ghost writer. I would, however, say that [...]

Book Review: “Carrying The Fire” – Michael Collins

By Antonia ⋅ July 26, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Book: Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut’s Journeys Who? Michael Collins, Pilot of Gemini 10 and Command Module Pilot of Apollo 11. Written by: Collins himself – no ghost writer was used. Originally written in 1974, with an updated version including a new preface printed for the 40th anniversary. Style: Written primarily in the first person. [...]

Review: “Rocketman” – Pete Conrad Biography

By Antonia ⋅ July 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Book: Rocketman: Astronaut Pete Conrad’s Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond Who? Charles “Pete” Conrad, Commander of Apollo 12 and third man on the moon. Gemini veteran and commander of Skylab. Written by: Pete’s second wife, Nancy, and author Howard A. Klausner. Style: Published after Conrad’s death in 1999, this is not his story [...]

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