Astronautics Book 2, to the Moon and Towards the Future

An accessible and elucidating account of the events surrounding America's commitment to land a man on the moon, this follow-up book demonstrates how that venture shaped the future of space exploration. Topics ranging from the Gemini, Voskhod, Soyuz, and Apollo programs to the development of the space shuttle and the evolution of the International Space Station are detailed. The politics and contemporary events of the period and how they influenced space exploration are also explored.Spitzmiller, Ted is the author of 'Astronautics Book 2, to the Moon and Towards the Future', published 2007 under ISBN 9781894959667 and ISBN 1894959663.