Gus Grissom The Tragedy of Apollo 1 |
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| Author:
| Greenberger, Robert |
| Series title: | The Library of Astronaut Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60853-521-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2009 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $63.90 |
Book Description:
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Gus Grissom learned to fly airplanes during his stint in the army. He became a leading fighter pilot in the Korean War, was a test pilot, and would soon take his place in NASA's first generation of astronauts in its pioneering pursuit of space travel. His story ended in fiery tragedy in a launchpad explosion. This fascinating, inspiring, and ultimately tragic life story is told in compelling detail, accompanied by full-color NASA photographs.
Gus Grissom learned to fly airplanes during his stint in the army. He became a leading fighter pilot in the Korean War, was a test pilot, and would soon take his place in NASA's first generation of astronauts in its pioneering pursuit of space travel. His story ended in fiery tragedy in a launchpad explosion. This fascinating, inspiring, and ultimately tragic life story is told in compelling detail, accompanied by full-color NASA photographs.