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Saturn V Rocket
In the first comprehensive photographic account of the Saturn V, relive the drama of the Space Race through the production of the rocket that would carry Neil Armstrong and crew to the moon.
In 1961, Pres. John F. Kennedy set the challenge of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In order to achieve this, NASA partnered with US industry to build the largest rocket ever produced, the Saturn V. It was designed and tested in record time and made its first flight in 1967. Less than two years later and within the timescales set by the president, the crew of Apollo 11 was launched on a Saturn V and watched live by millions of people on televisions around the world. From this launch, Neil Armstrong made his famous giant leap for mankind, later to be followed by 11 other astronauts who also walked on the moon.
In 1961, Pres. John F. Kennedy set the challenge of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. In order to achieve this, NASA partnered with US industry to build the largest rocket ever produced, the Saturn V. It was designed and tested in record time and made its first flight in 1967. Less than two years later and within the timescales set by the president, the crew of Apollo 11 was launched on a Saturn V and watched live by millions of people on televisions around the world. From this launch, Neil Armstrong made his famous giant leap for mankind, later to be followed by 11 other astronauts who also walked on the moon.
99 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2016
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December 31, 2021
Although short in length this is a darn right fantastic book about the Saturn V rockets.
It shows pictures of assembly, on the way to different places for testing and takeoff. It was well worth getting and reading.
It shows pictures of assembly, on the way to different places for testing and takeoff. It was well worth getting and reading.
March 15, 2021
A photo history
An interesting photo history of the Saturn V. Well worth the time. I wish there was more, you will enjoy it
An interesting photo history of the Saturn V. Well worth the time. I wish there was more, you will enjoy it
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews