Space Shuttle: A Photographic Journey 1981–2011

by Luke Wesley Price, Christopher J. Ferguson (Foreword)

This impressive collection is arranged in thematic chapters ranging from launch pad through the launch sequence, to the missions themselves and the dramatic conclusion of the return flight. It pays tribute to the five extraordinary orbiters built by NASA: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour, telling their story through extraordinary images from the greatest of NASA’s 135 shuttle missions. Beautifully post-processed photographs capture the drama and danger of the hazardous launch sequences and vividly depict the techniques and challenges of mission tasks including space walks, in-flight maintenance work, and docking with the International Space Station. The book also collates the details of every space shuttle mission flown, including launch dates and lists of crew, alongside a gallery of the 135 exquisitely designed mission patches.

Genres: Astronomy, Space

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 25, 2013

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have just received this book and what can I say but wow! I haven't read all of it yet, but mostly it is incredible photography which depicts the journeys of the space shuttle. This really is a brilliant coffee table book, that you can dip in and out of and learn so much about the beauty of space from it. Amazing!

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely stunning book- I love the space shuttle.

[Ira Livingston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photography, and arranged in away that really brings home the entire Shuttle program. Worth the read, especially the back of the book with all of the beautiful mission patches on display from beginning to end. Really some beautiful design elements there.