Publication

2003-04-01 - Collector's Guide Publishing Inc

Language

English

Word Count

54,000 words, Guess

Page Count

216 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCTL789.85.L54 A3 2003

Description

The first ever memoir written by a former NASA flight controller, this amazing story includes insider knowledge of Mission Control in the Apollo Era and depicts both the major events that shaped him and the major events that he helped to shape. From his work on the first Saturn V launch to his experiences as lead EECOM fight controller for Apollo missions 12–15, this is truly an insider's recollections of some of the epic events in the national space program. He even chronicles a trip to Russia to work in concert with the Russian flight control team during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, relating anecdotes and facts from the Apollo Era and beyond. Also included in this thrilling account is a CD-ROM containing rare and important documents and audio files from Sy's career. [Amazon]

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Apogee Books Space (31)

Other Editions

  • Apollo EECOM: Journey of a Lifetime: Apogee Books Space Series 31 (Apogee Books Space Series)HardcoverCollector's Guide Publishing Inc2003-04-01

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