Into the Black
The Extraordinary Untold Story of the First Flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia and the Astronauts Who Flew Her
Rowland White
The book chronicles the inaugural mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia, detailing the technical challenges, political backdrop, and personal stories of the astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen. It provides an in-depth look at the engineering triumphs, the risks involved in the mission, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that led to the successful launch and landing of NASA's first reusable spacecraft.
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