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On 25 May 1961, John F Kennedy announced the goal of landing an American man on the Moon by the end of the decade. This challenge forced NASA to review the planned lunar landing of a threeman spaceship named Apollo in the mid1970s. In 1962, it was decided that a specialized vehicle would accompany the main spacecraft, to make the lunar landing while the mothership remained in lunar orbit. To send these vehicles to the Moon would require the development of an enormous rocket. Development was protracted, but in December 1968 Apollo 8 was launched on a pioneering mission to perform an initial reconnaissance in lunar orbit. When Apollo 17 lifted off from the Moon in December 1972, the program was concluded. Now, at long last, there is a real prospect of a resumption of human exploration of the Moon.This book provides an overview of the origins of the Apollo program and descriptions of the ground facilities, launch vehicles and spacecraft that will serve as an invaluable singlevolume sourcebook for space enthusiasts, space historians, journalists, and programmemakers on radio and TV. It supplements tha other books that have focused on the politics and management of the Apollo program, the astronauts, and their training and exploits.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Apollo: The Definitive Sourcebook'? A: The book provides an overview of the origins of the Apollo program, detailing the ground facilities, launch vehicles, and spacecraft involved in the missions to the Moon.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Apollo: The Definitive Sourcebook' is Richard W. Orloff, who has contributed to the understanding of the Apollo program.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 27, 2006.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 633 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for space enthusiasts? A: Yes, it serves as an invaluable sourcebook for space enthusiasts, historians, journalists, and media program-makers.
- Q: Does the book cover the technical aspects of the Apollo missions? A: Yes, it includes descriptions of technical elements such as launch vehicles and spacecraft used in the Apollo missions.
- Q: What significant events does the book discuss regarding the Apollo program? A: The book discusses key events such as the announcement of the Moon landing goal by John F. Kennedy, the launch of Apollo 8, and the conclusion of the program with Apollo 17.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic purposes? A: Yes, the comprehensive nature of the content makes it a suitable reference for academic studies related to space exploration.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its 2006 edition.