How Apollo Flew to the Moon (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
by W. David Woods
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Author: W. David WoodsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-08
ISBN: 0387716750
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Praxis
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- ISBN13: 9780387716756
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of How Apollo Flew to the Moon (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
Book Review: Expertly delivered Apollo rocket science for the Spaceflight fan
Summary: 5 Stars
For the Spaceflight and Apollo Program historian and enthusiast, this is 10 out of 10 and two thumbs up. Where "Stages to Saturn" explained how to build yourself a Saturn V, this book tells you how to fly it to the Moon!
After devouring much of the great material generated over the past twenty years, I found 'How Apollo Flew to the Moon' offers a very clear, detailed and unique perspective on all of the flight dynamics for the entire mission, not just the more glamorous Lunar landings and EVAs. The explanations for (Captain) REFSMMAT and the workthroughs of the PAD Checklists finally made sense!
The explanations of the orbital trajectories, rendezvous and navigation techniques were expertly described. The lunar orbit rendezvous and re-entry procedures were covered to a depth and detail I've never seen.
The one thing that made me most excited about this book was how well it complemented other excellent references. It fills in the not so obvious gaps that have been left out of other books that have covered the Historical, Political and Aoutobiographical perspectives so well.
This reference makes a perfect companion to the other amazing Springer-Praxis publication, "Exploring the Moon', by David M. Harland, which covers the moonwalk EVAs and strategy just as exquisitely.
So in addition to the two publications mentioned here, here are 3 more that make up my 5 favourite and best references for the spaceflight junkie. I use these together strategically to get the most complete experience and understanding of what it was like to have experienced the fantastic Apollo Program, which unfolded for me when I was 8 - 12 years old.
1) A Man on the Moon, Andrew Chaikin. The beautiful 3 volume hard cover set is the best Astronaut/NASA Oriented perspective, giving great insight to the politics and personalities, the energy and excitement of the time.
2) SpaceCraft Films DVD boxed sets of every moonwalk minute, mission by mission, including The Mighty Saturns. Watch Apollo 15 Moonwalk as the drill gets stuck and David Scott gets increasingly pissed off and agitated at Charlie Duke and Mission Control as they try to manage thier surface activities. It's obvious and never reflected in any previous documentary. Watch Apollo 11 Bonus Materials postflight briefing for a nice long interview with Buzz and Neil, as he explains the problems he had during the descent, resulting in him translating to the left at touchdown. Great stuff!
3) Apllo Mission reports - Apogee Books. Details, details. Surface EVA maps, crew debriefings.
I found it really enjoyable to watch the Moonwalk DVDs with these great books and visual references nearby, and it made a more fulfilling Multi-media experience.
"How Apollo Flew to the Moon" is a must for every Space enthisiast's library, and the reviews by Eric Jones and Trammell Hudson are spot on. I devoured it.
Summary of How Apollo Flew to the Moon (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
Between 1968 and 1972, twenty four daring men journeyed from Earth to the Moon. This fascinating book traces what was a massive accomplishment right from the early launches through manned orbital spaceflights, detailing each step. Out of the battlefields of World War II came the gifted German engineers and designers who developed the V-2 rocket, which evolved into the powerful Saturn V booster that propelled men to the Moon. David Woods tells this exciting story, starting from America?s postwar astronautical research facilities. The techniques and procedures developed have been recognised as an example of human exploration at its greatest, demonstrating a peak of technological excellence.
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