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Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond,Used
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Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race. He helped to launch Alan Shepard and John Glenn, then assumed the flight director's role in the Gemini program, which he guided to fruition. With his teammates, he accepted the challenge to carry out President John F. Kennedy's commitment to land a man on the Moon before the end of the 1960s.Kranz was flight director for both Apollo 11, the mission in which Neil Armstrong fulfilled President Kennedy's pledge, and Apollo 13. He headed the Tiger Team that had to figure out how to bring the three Apollo 13 astronauts safely back to Earth. (In the film Apollo 13, Kranz was played by the actor Ed Harris, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance.)In Failure Is Not an Option, Gene Kranz recounts these thrilling historic events and offers new information about the famous flights. What appeared as nearly flawless missions to the Moon were, in fact, a series of hairraising near misses. When the space technology failed, as it sometimes did, the controllers' only recourse was to rely on their skills and those of their teammates. Kranz takes us inside Mission Control and introduces us to some of the whiz kids still in their twenties, only a few years out of college who had to figure it all out as they went along, creating a great and daring enterprise. He reveals behindthescenes details to demonstrate the leadership, discipline, trust, and teamwork that made the space program a success.Finally, Kranz reflects on what has happened to the space program and offers his own bold suggestions about what we ought to be doing in space now.This is a fascinating firsthand account written by a veteran mission controller of one of America's greatest achievements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Failure Is Not an Option'? A: The book focuses on Gene Kranz's experiences as a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, detailing his role in America's manned space program from the Mercury missions to Apollo 13 and beyond.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Failure Is Not an Option'? A: The author is Gene Kranz, who served as a flight director at NASA and played a significant role in several key missions, including Apollo 11 and Apollo 13.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for collectors.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures 5 inches by 10 inches.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Failure Is Not an Option'? A: The book contains a total of 416 pages.
- Q: When was 'Failure Is Not an Option' published? A: The book was published on April 12, 2000.
- Q: What themes does Gene Kranz discuss in the book? A: Kranz discusses themes of leadership, teamwork, trust, and the challenges faced during critical space missions, along with reflections on the future of the space program.
- Q: Is 'Failure Is Not an Option' suitable for readers interested in space history? A: Yes, the book offers a fascinating firsthand account of significant events in space history and is ideal for those interested in the early days of the U.S. space program.
- Q: Are there any notable missions covered in 'Failure Is Not an Option'? A: Yes, the book covers notable missions such as Apollo 11, the first moon landing, and Apollo 13, which faced a life-threatening emergency.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from the book? A: Readers can expect behind-the-scenes insights into NASA's Mission Control, as well as personal anecdotes and professional reflections from Gene Kranz regarding the challenges of space missions.