Apollo Moon Missions: The Unsung Heroes

by Billy Watkins, Fred Haise (Foreword)

In 1961 President John F. Kennedy challenged the United States to land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth before the end of the decade. It seemed like an impossible mission and one that the Russians—who had launched the first satellite and put the first man into Earth orbit—would surely achieve before the Americans. However, the ingenuity, passion, and sacrifice of thousands of ordinary people from all walks of life enabled the space program to meet this extraordinary goal. This is the story of fourteen of those men and women who worked behind the scenes, without fanfare or recognition, to make the Apollo missions successful.

Genres: Space, History, Science, Nonfiction, Aviation

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read of some of the characters behind the scenes of the Apollo missions. The author does a god job of converying the dedication many had to success and putting man on the moon.

[Mark Janowiak · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't bother unles you're REALLY interested in lesser characters involved the the moon missions. 1 interesting fact: People born after the missions are more interested in this subject than those who lived through it.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable read. 14 short biographies of lesser known and unknown individuals involved in the Apollo missions. This book gives a wonderful insight to the work done by so many that allowed these missions to succeed.