Alan Shepard The First American In Space
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Alan Shepard
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Author : Tamra Orr
language : en
Publisher: Rosen Reference
Release Date : 2003-09
Alan Shepard written by Tamra Orr and has been published by Rosen Reference this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Discusses the life and career of astronaut Alan Shepard, a Mercury Seven team member and America's first man into space, describes his achievements as a test pilot, competitive nature, and challenges.
Alan Shepard The First American In Space
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Author : Paul Westman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979-01-01
Alan Shepard The First American In Space written by Paul Westman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Traces the life of the first American in space from his New England boyhood to his walk on the moon.
First American Into Space
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Author : Robert Silverberg
language : en
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Release Date : 2008-04-01
First American Into Space written by Robert Silverberg and has been published by Wildside Press LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-01 with History categories.
Here is the spine-tingling, true story of that first American blast into the realm of the stars, of the men who underwent rigorous training for that epic mission, and of the one man who made the safe journey. This is the factual account of the history of rocketry, its triumphs and its failures, our shame in the neglect of it, and our pride in its later accomplishments. Here, too, is a glimpse into the future, as only science fiction writer Robert Silverberg could foresee: orbiting space stations, a man on the moon, and more!
Light This Candle
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Author : Neal Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2007-12-18
Light This Candle written by Neal Thompson and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The definitive biography of Alan Shepard, America’s first man in space, with a new Foreword by Chris Kraft “One of the finest books ever written about the space program.”—Homer Hickan, author of Rocket Boys “A wonderful and gripping biography . . . meticulously reported in the best tradition of David Halberstam.”—Buzz Bissinger, New York Times bestselling author of Friday Night Lights Alan Shepard was the brashest, cockiest, and most flamboyant of America’s original Mercury Seven, but he was also regarded as the best. Intense, colorful, and dramatic, he was among the most private of America’s public figures and, until his death in 1998, he guarded the story of his life zealously. Light This Candle, based on Neal Thompson’s exclusive access to private papers and interviews with Shepard’s family and closest friends—including John Glenn, Wally Schirra, and Gordon Cooper—offers a riveting, action-packed account of Shepard’s life.
Freedom 7
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Author : Colin Burgess
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-09-27
Freedom 7 written by Colin Burgess and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-27 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Inevitably, there are times in a nation’s history when its hopes, fears and confidence in its own destiny appear to hinge on the fate of a single person. One of these pivotal moments occurred on the early morning of May 5, 1961, when a 37-year-old test pilot squeezed himself into the confines of the tiny Mercury spacecraft that he had named Freedom 7. On that historic day, U.S. Navy Commander Alan Shepard carried with him the hopes, prayers, and anxieties of a nation as his Redstone rocket blasted free of the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, hurling him upwards on a 15-minute suborbital flight that also propelled the United States into the bold new frontier of human space exploration. This book tells the enthralling story of that pioeering flight as recalled by many of the participants in the Freedom 7 story, including Shepard himself, with anecdotal details and tales never before revealed in print. Although beaten into space just three weeks earlier by the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, Alan Shepard’s history-making mission aboard Freedom 7 nevertheless provided America’s first tentative step into space that would one day see its Apollo astronauts – including Alan Shepard – walk on the Moon.
Moon Shot
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Author : Alan Shepard
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2011-05-03
Moon Shot written by Alan Shepard and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-03 with Technology & Engineering categories.
New York Times bestseller for fans of First Man: A “breathtaking” insider history of NASA’s space program—from astronauts Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton (Entertainment Weekly). On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was born. Desperate to beat the Russians into space, NASA put together a crew of the nation’s most daring test pilots: the seven men who were to lead America to the moon. The first into space was Alan Shepard; the last was Deke Slayton, whose irregular heartbeat kept him grounded until 1975. They spent the 1960s at the forefront of NASA’s effort to conquer space, and Moon Shot is their inside account of what many call the twentieth century’s greatest feat—landing humans on another world. Collaborating with NBC’s veteran space reporter Jay Barbree, Shepard and Slayton narrate in gripping detail the story of America’s space exploration from the time of Shepard’s first flight until he and eleven others had walked on the moon.
Alan Shepard
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Author : Janet Benge
language : en
Publisher: Heroes of History
Release Date : 2007
Alan Shepard written by Janet Benge and has been published by Heroes of History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Alan Shepard gripped the abort handle and braced his feet against the capsule floor. Five, Four, Three... Don't screw up, he muttered. Two, One, Zero, Liftoff. Alan felt himself rising into the sky. He could scarcely believe it. The boy who grew up with a passion for flying was off on the ultimate flight -- to space!Alan Shepard's boyhood fascination with flight led him from constructing model airplanes in his grandfather's basement to attaining national hero status in the race to space. Rooted in hard work and education, this pioneer's dreams of flight came true as he became not only the first American launched into space but, later, one of the privileged few to walk on the moon.When he wasn't soaring above the clouds, astronaut Alan Shepard used his expertise to benefit others, raising money to fuel the dreams of science students and guiding NASA missions. The achievements of this high flyer -- America's "Lindbergh of Space" -- inspire all who dare to live their dreams (1923-1998). Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. Pages: 240 (paperback)Ages: 10+
Historic Journeys Into Space
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Author : Lynn M. Homan
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 1999-12-30
Historic Journeys Into Space written by Lynn M. Homan and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-12-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
From the January 1958 launch of the first American satellite to the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration by President Eisenhower just a few months later, from the heated space race of the Cold War era to the heroes of shuttle launches, the United States has been on the leading edge of space exploration and technology. Initially developed from one of Adolph Hitler’s most feared weapons, the V2 rocket, the space program has accomplished much in just a few short decades. The first American manned space flight, which put astronaut Alan Shepard into space, was launched in 1961; in 1965, Edward White became the first American to walk in space—for a total of 21 minutes. In 1969, Neil Armstrong uttered those now-famous words as he became the first human to walk on the Moon. These and many other achievements, once considered unimaginable, have inspired and amazed the American people and engaged our brightest scientific minds.
American Space Exploration
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Author : William Roy Shelton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
American Space Exploration written by William Roy Shelton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Astronautics categories.
Coverage of the first ten years of America's space effort. Told in the style of recent history, Shelton describes the evolution of Cape Canaveral, ICBMs, and NASA's Mercury and Gemini programs.
Alan B Shepard Jr
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-14
Alan B Shepard Jr written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with categories.
This is a children's book of the life and career of Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American to go to space under NASA's Mercury Project in his Freedom 7 capsule. He was also selected for NASA's Apollo 14 Mission as the oldest person to fly to and land on the moon which landed in the Fra Mauro highlands of the lunar surface. He had a remarkable career not only as an astronaut, but also in the military with the Navy in World War II and later as a test pilot. In 1971 he was promoted to Rear Admiral while still working with NASA. Shepard and his wife, Louise, were married for over 53 years, and raised two children, Julie and Laura, as well as a niece, Alice, whom they adopted. Alan B. Shepard, Jr. (1923-1998) was a hero who will be remembered always for his accomplishments. This book contains numerous photos of his life.