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John Houbolt: The Unsung Hero of the Apollo Moon Landings (Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics),Used
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In May 1961, President Kennedy announced that the United States would attempt to land a man on the moon and return him safely to the earth before the end of that decade. Yet NASA did not have a specific plan for how to accomplish that goal. Over the next fourteen months, NASA vigorously debated several options. At first the consensus was to send one big rocket with several astronauts to the moon, land and explore, and then take off and return the astronauts to earth in the same vehicle. Another idea involved launching several smaller Saturn V rockets into the earth orbit, where a lander would be assembled and fueled before sending the crew to the moon.But it was a small group of engineers led by John C. Houbolt who came up with the plan that propelled human beings to the moon and backnot only safely, but faster, cheaper, and more reliably. Houbolt and his colleagues called it lunar orbit rendezvous, or LOR. At first the LOR idea was ignored, then it was criticized, and then finally dismissed by many senior NASA officials.Nevertheless, the group, under Houbolts leadership, continued to press the LOR idea, arguing that it was the only way to get men to the moon and back by President Kennedys deadline. Houbolt persisted, risking his career in the face of overwhelming opposition. This is the story of how John Houbolt convinced NASA to adopt the plan that made history.
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- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: This book has three hundred seventy-four pages. It provides a detailed account of John Houbolt's contributions to the Apollo moon landings.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures six and a half inches in length, one inch in width, and nine and a half inches in height. These dimensions make it easy to handle and store.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is William F. Causey. He presents an in-depth exploration of John Houbolt's pivotal role in NASA's moon landing efforts.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the genre of history and biography. It focuses on significant events and figures in the context of space exploration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: Yes, this book is suitable for young readers with an interest in space history. However, adult supervision is recommended for younger children due to complex themes.
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- Q: Is this book a good choice for history buffs? A: Yes, this book is an excellent choice for history buffs, especially those interested in space exploration and NASA's missions.
- Q: How does this book compare to other biographies about NASA? A: This book specifically highlights John Houbolt's contributions, making it unique among other NASA biographies that may focus on broader topics.
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