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"Apollo 12 The NASA Mission Reports Volume 2"

Another excellent volume in the Apogee Books series reprinting NASA material. This includes the complete text of the NASA Apollo 12 Mission Report, a thorough report on the flight and an important companion to Apogee's Apollo 12 Volume One. Also includes a DVD of synchronized film and audio of the lunar landing, rendezvous and docking, rare training footage of the crew aboard the KC-135, launch footage, multi-camera EVA, splashdown and recovery footage.
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"Virtual LM: A Pictorial Essay of the Engineering and Construction of the Apollo Lunar Module"

Beautiful book of CAD type drawings in full color of almost all components of the Apollo Lunar Module plus the H and J series. For example, views of all quads, spacecraft egress, landing gear uplock, controls and displays, drogue assembly, MESA deployment and much more. An important book. Bonus CD-ROM contains the Apollo Operations Handbook, Apollo 14 LM Timeline, Apollo 15 LM Cue Cards and Data Cards, Apollo 16 Contingency Checklist plus many photos.
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"Sigma 7: The Six Orbits of Walter M. Schirra"

Excellent volume in the Apogee Books NASA Mission Reports series. Contains the press kit, numerous press releases, full text of NASA Special Publication 12 Results of the Third U.S. Manned Orbital Space Flight, Flight Operations Debriefing and The Six Orbits of Sigma 7, plus a CD-ROM including a NASA film on the flight, an interview with Schirra and the text of the NASA publication Space Medicine in Project Mercury. Excellent material.
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Gemini 7 The NASA Mission Reports

"Gemini 12: The NASA Mission Reports"

Number 40 in the Apogee Books Space Series, this volume covers Lovell and Aldrin's flight including Gemini 12 News Releases, the full Press Kit, Summary Operations Plan, Technical Debriefing and the fascinating Rendevous Concept for Circumlunar Flyby in 1967.
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Space Trivia SIGNED by SKylab astronaut Bill Pogue

"Space Trivia" SIGNED by Skylab astronaut Bill Pogue

What city turned its lights on and off to signal an astronaut? Which astronaut was born in China? Who got the first haircut in space? Which Shuttle never made it into orbit? According to their psychologist, what one thing did the first seven astronauts fear? "Trivia" spans the period from the Mercury project of the early 1960s right up to the current Shuttle/Space Station era. Curious and surprising, obvious and obscure facts provide the basis for Space Trivia. Have fun with this book of 800-questions (and answers). Comprehensive Index. Colonel William R. Pogue flew a combat tour in Korea, performed as slot pilot with the USAF Thunderbirds aerobatic team, and was a test pilot with the RAF and USAF before joining NASA as an astronaut in 1966. After serving on the support crews for Apollos 7, 11 and 14, Bill was assigned to fly as Pilot on the third and final visit to the Skylab space station (1973-74). Bill and his crewmates set eight space records in distance and duration categories during their 84-day flight. From 1984 to 1998 Bill provided contract technical support to the Boeing Company, working on Space Station Freedom and the International Space Station program.

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Apollo EECOM

"Apollo 13 EECOM" SIGNED by Apollo EECOM Sy Liebergot

We're delighted to offer the most definitive book from the Project Apollo flight controller's perspective written by Sy Liebergot (contributing editor, David M. Harland) with forewords by Ron Howard, Director of the motion picture Apollo 13 and his brother Clint, the actor who portrayed Sy. SIGNED by Sy Liebergot, who has added the title Apollo EECOM to his signature.
Hardbound, 216 pages, with 150 photos, plus an amazing CD-ROM with 4 hours of audio of the flight controllers loop from Apollo 13 and 15. The CD also includes an audio roast of Gene Kranz and Sy Liebergot which Sy tells us was created by astronaut John Young. Over half of the book relates to Sy's experiences as a flight controller with emphasis of course on Apollo 13, while the other 40% deals with more personal aspects of his life. The entire book is an insightful and exciting tale including much information on Project Apollo that has never before been shared. This is the insider's book on Apollo Flight Control.
A book not to be missed.

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Dyna-Soar Hypersonic Strategic Weapons System

"Dyna-Soar Hypersonic Strategic Weapons System "

It was a Space Shuttle with a mission - to drop a weapon payload anywhere on Earth and to do so while approaching its target at hypersonic velocity - 18,000 miles per hour. Between 1957 and 1963 the Dyna-Soar program consumed $430 million of the US taxpayer's money. However, it never flew. Cancelled less than two weeks after President Kennedy's assassination, the Dyna-Soar (or X-20) was consigned to oblivion by the stroke of a pen. Today, much of the research and technology acquired during the Dyna-Soar program is still valid. Much of it went into the Space Shuttle and some is still being used as background for the various vehicles on the drawing boards. The story of Dyna-Soar is one of the great "what-ifs" of American aerospace history. If it had been seen to completion it might have seen service as a weapon, a shuttle, a life-boat for the space station, a tourist vehicle, or in its proposed advanced versions even a conveyance for regular trips to a moon base. For the first time this book compiles many of the critical government documents that tell the story of America's extraordinary lost opportunity. With bonus DVD.
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Virtual Apollo

"Virtual Apollo"

by Scott Sullivan with an introduction by Tom Hanks

With this book, for the first time the public can become acquainted with the Apollo spacecraft in detail and learn the story of its design and construction. Full color drawings in exacting detail provide inside and out views of the Command and Service Modules complete with details of construction and fabrication. The Apollo spacecraft is the most intricate and exacting machine ever built, and it had to be as near to perfect as it could be made, every time. With over 3 million components, a performance record of 99.9% would still leave 3,000 parts that could fail -- any one of which might result in the deaths of the crew. With the exception of Apollo 13, the spacecraft lived up to expectations on every lunar mission, and even Apollo 13, after a major explosion, managed to circle the Moon and bring its crew home safely. Virtual Apollo is a book long overdue; the care and completeness with which it has been created speak for themselves. Thanks to the dedication and hard work that have gone into this book, we can now truly appreciate the magnificent machine that was the Apollo spacecraft and marvel at the achievements of the many thousands of engineers and technicians who stayed on Earth but were on the mission every step of the way.
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Women Astronauts

"Women Astronauts"

by Laura S. Woodmansee
INCLUDES: CD-ROM Featuring: Exclusive Interviews with Bonnie Dunbar; Assistant Administrator Johnson Space Center, Ellen Ochoa, Kalpana Chawla, Anna Fisher, Ellen Baker, Linda Godwin, Heidi Piper and Eileen Collins
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an astronaut? To blast-off into space and float above the Earth? "Women Astronauts" is a must for any girl or young woman who wants learn about women astronauts,what they do, and how they got to where they are today.
How did other women become astronauts? Read about every woman who has ever flown into space. This book is packed with exciting stories and interviews with many past and current women astronauts. Read about their childhood, training, everyday lives, and of course, their actual missions into space!
How can I become an astronaut? Is your future in space? Find out what it takes to become an astronaut, about the selection process, training, and what it's like to live and work as an astronaut in space, and here on Earth.
What's the history of Women Astronauts? In 1963, Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space. But few people know that several American women also tried to get into space in the early 1960's but never became NASA astronauts. Read their story and how attitudes towards women in space changed with the 1978 selection of six women astronauts, including Sally Ride, and Biochemist Shannon Lucid.
Pop the CD-ROM into your computer and watch America's first woman astronaut Sally Ride rocket into space, Shannon Lucid float on the Mir Space Station, and Susan Helms work on the International Space Station. Fly through the ISS. Watch interviews with several women astronauts.
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X-15 The NASA Mission Reports

"X-15; The NASA Mission Reports"

Another in the series from Apogee Books. A republication of the significant reports on the X-15. Includes biographies of pilots, development of the aircraft, bi-annual reports to Congress, the North American Proposal, Interim Flight Manual, Utility Flight Manual, the Rescue Manual, flight logs, accident reports, etc. Also includes a CD-ROM with video documentaries, silent footage, interview with Bill Dana, still images, flight logs and transcripts. The most comprehensive information on the X-15 ever published.
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Freedom 7 The NASA Mission Reports

"Freedom 7: The NASA Mission Reports"

Press releases and Results of the First U.S. Manned Suborbital Space Flight, plus a Windows CD-ROM containing the NASA film "Freedom 7", video from the earth-sky camera, post flight press video and more.
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Friendship 7

 "Friendship 7: The NASA Mission Reports"

Press releases and Results of the First U.S. Manned Orbital Space Flight, plus a Windows CD-ROM containing the NASA film "Friendship 7".
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Gemini 6 The NASA Mission Report

"Gemini 6: The NASA Mission Reports"

Includes the typical NASA mission information plus a Windows CD-ROM featuring: Over 50 minutes of 16mm film footage of Gemini 6. Over 180 still pictures from Gemini 6. Two movies about the Gemini program. Nearly one hour of MPEG video and an exclusive interview with Gemini 6 Commander Wally Schirra.
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Gemini 7 The NASA Mission Reports

"Gemini 7: The NASA Mission Reports"

Includes the typical NASA mission information plus a Windows CD-ROM featuring: MPEG video, orbital photography from the Gemini 7 mission and more.
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Apollo 7 The NASA Mission Reports

"Apollo 7: The NASA Mission Reports"

First in the Apollo series includes the Apollo 7 Press Kit , Pre-Launch Mission Operation Report, Post-Launch Mission Operations Report and Technical Debriefing, plus a Windows CD-ROM containing the film "The Flight of Apollo 7", 25 minute Wally Schirra interview, 53 minute Walt Cunningham interview, launch footage and over 500 70mm pictures taken by the crew. Truly an incredible collection.
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Apollo 8 The NASA Mission Report

 "Apollo 8: The NASA Mission Reports"

Includes the Apollo 8 Press Kit, Apollo 8 Pre-Flight Mission Report, and Post-Launch Report plus a Windows CD-ROM containing the NASA film "Apollo 8-Go for TLI". Revised edition. Another great deal.
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 Apollo 9 The NASA Mission Report

 "Apollo 9: The NASA Mission Reports"

Second in the Apollo series includes the Apollo 9 Press Kit, Mission Operations Report, and Post-Launch Report plus a Windows CD-ROM containing the NASA film "Apollo 9-Three to Get Ready".
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Apollo 10; The NASA Mission Reports

 "Apollo 10: The NASA Mission Reports"

Includes the Apollo 10 Press Kit, Mission Operation Report, and Post-Launch Reports 1 & 2 plus a Windows CD-ROM containing the NASA films "To Sort Out the Unknowns" and " Green Light for a Lunar Landing".
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Apollo 11; The NASA Mission Reports

"Apollo 11: The NASA Mission Reports; Volume One"

Includes the Apollo 11 Press Kit, Pre-Flight Mission Operation Report, Post-Flight Director's Mission Operations Report and Post-Flight Crew Press Conference, plus a Windows CD-ROM containing near 1,400 70 mm images taken during the mission, 3 unique interactive panoramic images of Tranquility Base, and 2 movies of the voyage of Apollo 11. 256 pages--8 pages in color. Truly an incredible collection. 
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Apollo 11 The NASA Mission Reports Volume 2

"Apollo 11: The NASA Mission Reports; Volume Two"

Fifth in the Apollo series includes recently DECLASSIFIED material from NASA on Apollo 11 plus a Windows CD-ROM containing an exclusive interview with Buzz Aldrin, a unique panoramic image of Tranquility Base and the ENTIRE unedited television broadcast from Tranquility Base--2.5 hours of MPEG video. 168 pages.
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Apollo 11 The NASA Mission Reports Volume Three

"Apollo 11: The NASA Mission Reports; Volume Three"

Another volume in the NASA Mission Reports, the first with a DVD (Region 1 North America NTSC only). The complete text of the scarce Apollo 11 Mission Report detailing virtually every major activity of the flight (postflight). The icing on the cake here though is the DVD which includes all onboard 16mm film footage, still images, the 16 mm landing of Eagle with stereo audio (Public Affairs officer, Cap COM Charlie Duke, and Neil and Buzz split across channels, and most impressively, the 140 minute movie Moon Walk, a split screen synchronized view with audio from both the television camera and the 16mm camera. Beautifully done and easily worth the price of the book alone. Absolutely a must have for any space enthusiast.
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Apollo 12 Mission Report

"Apollo 12: The NASA Mission Reports"

Includes the typical NASA mission information plus a Windows CD-ROM featuring an exclusive 30th anniversary interview with Command Module Pilot Captain Richard "Dick" Gordon — the movie "Pinpoint For Science" — the full EVA television record — the in flight press conference — over 2100 still photographs and five QuickTime panoramas of the Ocean Of Storms.
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Apollo 13; The NASA Mission Reports

"Apollo 13; The NASA Mission Reports" 

256 pp with 25 color photos. It includes the following: Press Kit, Pre Mission Report, Post Launch Mission Operation Report, Debriefing, Accident Hearings (quite a bonus) and a CD-ROM to be used with your web browser that includes: NASA documentary "Houston We've Got a Problem", Pre-explosion in flight television broadcast, 1999 interview with Jim Lovell, video of the launch, Post flight Press Conference video including Q&A, and the complete set of 70mm Hasselblad photos taken by the crew during flight.
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Apollo 14 The NASA Mission Reports

"Apollo 14; The NASA Mission Reports" 

Another excellent volume in the series from Apogee Books. Includes the press kit, Pre-mission Operation Report, ALSEP Handbook extracts, Post Mission Operation Report, and the Technical Crew Debriefing, plus a CD-ROM with rarely seen EVA TV footage, a new interview with Lunar Module pilot Ed Mitchell, 1300 still images, QTVR images of the landing site and more.
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Apollo 15; The NASA Mission Reports Volume One

"Apollo 15; The NASA Mission Reports Volume 1" 

More excellent faire from Apogee Books. Includes the Press Kit, On the Moon with Apollo 15, Pre-Mission Operation Report, Post Mission Operation Report, Technical Crew Debriefing, and a CD-ROM with Apollo 15 EVA footage, the film "In the Mountains of the Moon", QuickTime VR Panoramas, Apollo 15 Hasselblad Images, and LRV Concepts.
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Apollo 16; The NASA Mission Reports Volume One

"Apollo 16; The NASA Mission Reports Volume 1" 

John Young's second flight to the moon. Includes the Press Kit, Pre-Mission Operation Report, Post Mission Operation Report, Technical Crew Debriefing, and a CD-ROM with Apollo 16 EVA footage (11 hours of video!), every still photo taken by the crew (2,500 images), interview with John Young and 18 QuickTime VR Panoramas of Descartes..
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Apollo 17; The NASA Mission Reports Volume One

"Apollo 17; The NASA Mission Reports Volume 1" 

The last Apollo lunar flight and landing. Includes the Press Kit, Pre-Mission Operation Report, Post Mission Operation Report, Technical Crew Debriefing, and a CD-ROM with Apollo 17 EVA footage (11 hours of video!) and 22 QuickTime VR Panoramas.
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Space Shuttle STS Flights 1-5 The NASA Mission Reports

"Space Shuttle STS Flights 1-5; The NASA Mission Reports

Includes STS-1 Press Kit, Pre-flight Mission Operation Report, Post-flight Mission Operation Report, Post Mission Medical Report, Technical Crew Debriefing, STS-2 Press Kit, Pre-Flight Mission Operation Report, Post Flight Medical Operation Report, STS-3 Press Kit, Pre-Flight Mission Operation Report, Post Flight Medical Operation Report, Post Flight Mission Operation Report, STS-4 Press Kit, Pre-Flight Mission Operation Report, Post Flight Mission Operation Report, STS-5 Press Kit, Pre-Flight Mission Operation Report, Post Flight Mission Operation Report, and a Windows CD-ROM with video of STS-1 Post Flight Press Conference and video highlights of the first five missions. A wonderful collection at a reasonable price.
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