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The heroic story of the Mercury Seven, the pioneer astronauts who risked their lives for Americas first manned space voyages.Project Mercury ran from 1959 through 1963, put the first American in space, and defined NASAs manned space flights to come, from Gemini through Apollo. In We Seven, first published in 1962, the astronauts including Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Virgil Grissom, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Donald Slaytontake you behind the scenes of this pioneering programeven into the space capsules themselves.Featuring fascinating firsthand accounts and blackandwhite photographs throughoutthe astronauts describe the exhilarating launches, hairraising challenges, and incredible successes of Project Mercuryfrom breaking through the earths atmosphere to panicking when a hatch blows. But Project Mercury was more than the heroism of individual missions. In We Seven, Americas original astronauts share with usas only they canthe hopes and dreams of the US at the dawn of a new era.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'We Seven: By the Astronauts Themselves'? A: The book focuses on the heroic stories of the Mercury Seven astronauts who were part of America's first manned space missions, detailing their experiences and challenges during Project Mercury.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is written by the Mercury Seven astronauts themselves, including notable figures like Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, and Alan Shepard.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'We Seven' have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'We Seven' published? A: The book was published on January 12, 2010.
- Q: Is 'We Seven' an illustrated edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'We Seven' is illustrated, featuring black-and-white photographs throughout.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What historical significance does 'We Seven' hold? A: The book provides firsthand accounts of the early days of NASA's manned space programs, capturing the hopes and dreams of the United States during a pivotal moment in space exploration.
- Q: Can I find personal anecdotes from the astronauts in this book? A: Yes, the astronauts share personal anecdotes and experiences from their missions, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at Project Mercury.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in space exploration? A: Absolutely, 'We Seven' is ideal for anyone interested in space exploration, history, and the experiences of early astronauts.