Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom - Brossura
Libro 2 di 10: Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Sinossi
Unlikeother American astronauts, Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom never had thechance to publish his memoirs. Killed along with his crew in a launch pad fireon January 27, 1967, Grissom also lost his chance to walk on the moon and returnto describe his journey. Others went in his place. The stories of the moonwalkers are familiar. Less appreciated are Grissom's contributions.
Theinternational prestige of winning the Moon Race cannot be understated, andGrissom played a pivotal and enduring role in securing that legacy for theUnited States. Indeed, Grissom was first and foremost a Cold Warrior, a memberof the first group of Mercury astronauts whose goal it was to beat the SovietUnion into space and eventually to the moon.
Drawingon extensive interviews with fellow astronauts, NASA engineers, family members,and friends of Gus Grissom, George Leopold delivers a comprehensive andcorrective account of Grissom’s life that places his career in the context ofthe Cold War and the history of human spaceflight.
CalculatedRisk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded includesa new afterword with Leopold’s firsthand account of NASA’s “Day of Remembrance”fifty years after the tragedy on Pad 34. At the invitation of Grissom’sbrother, Lowell, the author attended NASA’s two-day observance, which includedthe unveiling of a permanent exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center honoring thecrew. Photos first published in Calculated Risk are part of the Apollo1 exhibit. The updated edition includes additional images of Grissom’s lifeand work.
CalculatedRisk adds significantly to our understanding of the Space Race, atumultuous and ultimately triumphant period in American history.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Informazioni sull'autore
George Leopold is a veteran journalist and science writer focused on the nexus between technology and policy. Leopold has written extensively about US manned spaceflight, including the Apollo and space shuttle programs. His work has appeared in the New York Times, the New Scientist, and a variety of other science and technology publications. He resides in Reston, Virginia.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
Risultati della ricerca per Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus...
Foto dell'editore
Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded (Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Editore:
Purdue University Press, 2018
ISBN 10: 1557538298
ISBN 13: 9781557538291
Antico o usato
paperback
Da: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Codice articolo S_474612734
Compra usato
EUR 9,01
Spedizione EUR 3,28
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded (Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Editore:
Purdue University Press, 2018
ISBN 10: 1557538298
ISBN 13: 9781557538291
Antico o usato
Brossura
Da: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: good. Used - Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. Codice articolo CSIV.1557538298.G
Compra usato
EUR 9,02
Spedizione EUR 3,49
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded (Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Da: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books! Codice articolo OTF-S-9781557538291
Compra nuovo
EUR 12,43
Spedizione EUR 3,49
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 20 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Calculated Risk : The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. Codice articolo 32770034-n
Compra nuovo
EUR 13,64
Spedizione EUR 2,31
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded (Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Editore:
Purdue University Press, 2018
ISBN 10: 1557538298
ISBN 13: 9781557538291
Antico o usato
Brossura
Da: MERS Goodwill, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured. Codice articolo MERV.1557538298.A
Compra usato
EUR 12,61
Spedizione EUR 3,50
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 2 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded (Paperback or Softback)
Editore:
Purdue University Press 9/15/2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1557538298
ISBN 13: 9781557538291
Nuovo
Paperback or Softback
Da: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded. Book. Codice articolo BBS-9781557538291
Compra nuovo
EUR 16,54
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 5 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
CALCULATED RISK
Editore:
University of North Carolina Press, 2018
ISBN 10: 1557538298
ISBN 13: 9781557538291
Nuovo
Brossura
Da: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. Brand New. Codice articolo 9781557538291
Compra nuovo
EUR 17,37
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Calculated Risk : The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom
Editore:
Purdue University Press, 2018
ISBN 10: 1557538298
ISBN 13: 9781557538291
Antico o usato
Brossura
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Codice articolo 32770034
Compra usato
EUR 15,70
Spedizione EUR 2,31
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded (Purdue Studies in Aeronautics and Astronautics)
Da: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 4 su 5 stelle
Condizione: New. Codice articolo I-9781557538291
Compra nuovo
EUR 18,04
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
Calculated Risk (Paperback)
Editore:
Purdue University Press, West Lafayette, 2018
ISBN 10: 1557538298
ISBN 13: 9781557538291
Nuovo
Paperback
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Unlike other American astronauts, Virgil I. ""Gus""Grissom never had the chance to publish his memoirs. Killed along with his crewin a launch pad fire on January 27, 1967, Grissom also lost his chance to walkon the moon and return to describe his journey. Others went in his place. Thestories of the moon walkers are familiar. Less appreciated are Grissom'scontributions.The international prestige of winning the Moon Race cannotbe understated, and Grissom played a pivotal and enduring role in securing thatlegacy for the United States. Indeed, Grissom was first and foremost a ColdWarrior, a member of the first group of Mercury astronauts whose goal it was tobeat the Soviet Union into space and eventually to the moon.Drawing on extensive interviews with fellow astronauts, NASA engineers, family members, and friends of Gus Grissom, George Leopold deliversa comprehensive and corrective account of Grissoms life that places his careerin the context of the Cold War and the history of human spaceflight.Calculated Risk: TheSupersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom adds significantly to ourunderstanding of that tumultuous and ultimately triumphant period in American history. Drawing on extensive interviews with fellow astronauts, NASA engineers, family members, and friends of Gus Grissom, George Leopold delivers a comprehensive and corrective account of Gus Grissom's life that places his career in the context of the Cold War and the history of human spaceflight. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781557538291
Compra nuovo
EUR 20,32
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili