X-15 Diary: The Story of America's First Space Ship
by Richard Tregaskis
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Author: Richard TregaskisForeword: A. Scott Crossfield
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-10-01
ISBN: 0803294565
Number of pages: 329
Publisher: Bison Books
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Book Review: X-15 Diary
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered the book about the X-15 plane and it arrived in plenty of time for Christmas! I was very pleased with the service.
Summary of X-15 Diary: The Story of America's First Space Ship
Built of titanium and a chrome-nickel alloy known as Inconel X, the X-15 was the fastest plane ever built, streaking through the lower reaches of outer space even before the first space capsules reached orbit. First tested in 1959, the X-15 proved to be a crucial testing ground for the astronauts and hardware in the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and even the Space Shuttle programs.
The dramatic tale of the golden age of this experimental plane comes vividly to life through the writing of the celebrated reporter Richard Tregaskis, who spent time with the pilots, engineers, and other key personnel involved in the project. We learn of the years of planning and design, devastating onboard explosions, exhilarating triumphs, and, above all, the personal and professional sacrifices that paved the way for the enduring legacy of the blisteringly fast X-15 rocket plane.
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