The Great Space Race

A Journey to the Stars

The Great Space Race is a definitive account of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, from its origins in the early days of the Cold War to its culmination with the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. The book is written by Don Dennis, a former NASA historian, and is based on extensive research in both American and Soviet archives.

The Great Space Race

by Don Dennis

4.1 out of 5

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The book begins with the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, by the Soviet Union in 1957. This event shocked the United States and led to a major reassessment of the country's space program. The United States responded with the launch of Explorer 1, the first American satellite, in 1958, and the two countries were soon engaged in a fierce competition to be the first to send a man into space.

The Soviets took the early lead in the space race, sending cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin into orbit around the Earth in 1961. However, the United States soon caught up, and in 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. The race to the moon was now on.

In 1969, the United States finally achieved its goal of landing a man on the moon. Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the surface of the moon. This event was a major triumph for the United States and a turning point in the space race.

The Great Space Race is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important events in human history. The book is well-written and thoroughly researched, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the space race from both the American and Soviet perspectives.

About the Author

Don Dennis is a former NASA historian who has written extensively about the space race. He is the author of several books, including "The Great Space Race: A Journey to the Stars" and "Apollo: The Race to the Moon." Dennis is a regular contributor to SpaceNews and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs to discuss the space race.

Reviews

"The Great Space Race is a definitive account of one of the most important events in human history. Dennis's book is well-written and thoroughly researched, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the space race from both the American and Soviet perspectives." - The New York Times

"The Great Space Race is a fascinating and informative read. Dennis does an excellent job of explaining the complex technical and political challenges that both the United States and the Soviet Union faced during the space race." - The Wall Street Journal

"The Great Space Race is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of space exploration. Dennis's book is a comprehensive and well-written account of one of the most important events in human history." - SpaceNews

The Great Space Race

by Don Dennis

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10350 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	920 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE