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Moon Lander: How We Developed the Apollo Lunar Module Paperback - 2009
by Thomas J. Kelly
This is a first hand account of designing, building, testing and flying the first Apollo lunar module by the engineer on the project, Thomas Kelly. This is the story of his "aerospace engineer's dream job" and how his efforts--plus 7,000 other workers--created the most important component of the first manned spacecraft. 15 photos.
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- Title Moon Lander: How We Developed the Apollo Lunar Module
- Author Thomas J. Kelly
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Smithsonian Hist
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Smithsonian Books, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
- Date 2009-09-11
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781588342737 / 1588342735
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 9.04 x 5.98 x 0.85 in (22.96 x 15.19 x 2.16 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1960's
- Chronological Period: 1970's
- Dewey Decimal Code 629.44
Excerpt
“It was the first space launch [Apollo 5] we had seen firsthand, and it did not disappoint in spectacle and beauty. First we beheld the brilliant orange flame of the Saturn 1B, then the agonizing wait until the hold-down clamps were released and the rocket began its slow climb upward alongside the launch tower finally clearing it. Then came the heavy, deep-throated roar of the mighty engines, simultaneously pressing down from the sky and upward, like an earthquake, from below the ground. Set majestically against the rose, purple, and deep blue of the dusky sky, the blazing torch of the rocket lit up the approaching night for miles around. It was a thrilling sight but also reminded me of the inherent risk of our whole enterprise. So much raw power unleashed in such a short time!”—from Chapter 13
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