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Last Launch: Discovery, Endeavour, Atlantis,New
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Honorable Mention, Los Angeles Book Festival Book Award, Photography, 2013Americans Have Been Driven To Explore Beyond The Horizon Ever Since The Pilgrims Landed At Plymouth Rock. In The Twentieth Century, That Drive Took Us To The Moon And Inspired Dreams Of Setting Foot On Other Planets And Voyaging Among The Stars. The Vehicle We Built To Launch Those Far Journeys Was The Space Shuttlecolumbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, And Endeavour. This Fleet Of Reusable Spacecraft Was Designed To Be Our Taxi To Earth Orbit, Where We Would Board Spaceships Heading For Strange New Worlds. While The Shuttle Program Never Accomplished That Goal, Its 135 Missions Sent More Than 350 People On A Courageous Journey Into The Unknown.Last Launch Is A Stunning Photographic Tribute To Americas Space Shuttle Program. Dan Winters Was One Of Only A Handful Of Photographers To Whom Nasa Gave Closerange Access To Photograph The Last Launches Of Discovery, Atlantis, And Endeavour. Positioning Automatically Controlled Cameras At Strategic Points Around The Launch Padsome As Close As Seven Hundred Feethe Recorded Images Of Takeoffs That Capture The Incredible Power And Transcendent Beauty Of The Blast That Sends The Shuttle Hurtling Into Space. Winters Also Takes Us On A Visual Tour Of The Shuttle As A Marvel Of Technologyfrom The Crew Spaces With Their Complex Instrumentation, To The Massive Engines That Propelled The Shuttle, To The Enormous Vehicle Assembly Building Where The Shuttles Were Prepared For Flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Last Launch: Discovery, Endeavour, Atlantis'? A: 'Last Launch' is a photographic tribute to America's space shuttle program, capturing the final launches of the shuttles Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Last Launch' is Dan Winters, a photographer known for his unique access to NASA's launch events.
- Q: What type of book is 'Last Launch'? A: 'Last Launch' is a hardcover book with 176 pages, featuring stunning photography and detailed descriptions of the space shuttle program.
- Q: When was 'Last Launch: Discovery, Endeavour, Atlantis' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2012.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: 'Last Launch' is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What can readers expect to see in the photographs? A: Readers can expect to see close-range images of shuttle launches, showcasing the power and beauty of the blasts that send shuttles into space.
- Q: Is there any information about the technology behind the space shuttles? A: Yes, the book includes a visual tour of the shuttle's technology, including crew spaces, complex instrumentation, and massive engines.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: 'Last Launch' received an Honorable Mention at the Los Angeles Book Festival Book Award in the Photography category in 2013.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book is aimed at space enthusiasts, photography lovers, and anyone interested in the history of the space shuttle program.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'Last Launch' can serve as an educational resource, providing insights into the space shuttle program and its significance in space exploration.