Go, Flight!: The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control, 1965–1992
R**.
Stylish, classy, interesting....
Top notch book that actually tells a real living story and is very well written - some of the books on space I find can understandably tend to become a bit 'dry' and diary focused (I have probably bought most of them) - but this one really brings the experience to life as, for me, did the books from Michael Collins, Chris Hadfield, Gene Kranz (didn't dare miss him out sir), and Guenter Wendt.I have them all together on my book shelf - exulted company for sure in which it stands unashamed. I have the associated DVD and it is also well worth getting. Read this and wonder at the team work, confidence and style of the team involved in the programme. A class act for sure and a classy book to give them the respect due to them.
B**T
Very enjoyable informative read
This book features many of the people that made the US space exploration from the 1960s to the early 1990s possible, and doesn't assume knowledge of the different Mission Control functions or of NASA history. Reading it, I got a feeling for the different people, their strengths and weaknesses, also of the number of times an expedition was rescued by the skill, knowledge and dedication of the people involved. The book gave me a better appreciation of the impressive achievements of the space program in the early years. Includes some good anecdotes and some inspiring moments. Lots of detail but I found it very readable.
S**E
Four Stars
Great subject, wonderful anecdotes and detail, but an unimaginative layout. Could and should have been so much more.
H**G
Die Helden des Flugkontrollzentrums in Houston!
Ein tolles Buch über den Teil der Geschichte der bemannten Raumfahrt der USA,über den es noch kaum etwas zu lesen gab und gibt. Es sind die Erlebnisse der Männer von Mission Control in Houston, die mit ihrem Einsatz entscheidend mit dazu beigetragen haben,dass Menschen den Mond betreten haben.Beeindruckende Geschichten,viel Hintergründiges,ein tolles Buch für alle,denen die bemannte Raumfahrt am Herzen liegt.
G**N
What did all those people do in mission control?
After interviewing many of the controllers in mission control. Their stories add more depth to what went on there.
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