Rocket Men
The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon
by:
Robert Kurson
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book chronicles the historic Apollo 8 mission, detailing the astronauts' lives, the risks they took, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that enabled the first human voyage to orbit the Moon. It captures the tension and triumph of the 1968 spaceflight that was a pivotal moment in the space race and a defining achievement for NASA and humanity.
Key points:
1. Space Race: The book emphasizes the US-Soviet rivalry during the Cold War to dominate spaceflight, with Apollo 8 being a key part of this race.
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