Apollo 11: The Inside Story

New Scientist's Apollo 11: The Inside Story, by David Whitehouse, tells the true drama behind the mission, putting it in the context of the wider space race and telling the story in the words of those who took part. It covers the early rocket pioneers, the shock America received from the Soviets' launch of Sputnik, the race to put the first person into space, the iconic Apollo 11 landing, and the Apollo 13 disaster.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2019
Publisher: Icon Books Ltd

Fifty years ago, in the historic month of July 1969, a remarkable event unfolded that would go down in the annals of human history. Apollo 11 became the inaugural manned mission to successfully land on the Moon, and Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on its surface. Alongside him were his fellow astronauts, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, who bravely ventured into this extraordinary scientific, engineering, and human endeavor.

In his captivating book, Apollo 11: The Inside Story, David Whitehouse unveils the untold drama behind this monumental mission. He contextualizes it within the broader context of the space race, weaving the narrative through exclusive interviews with the key players themselves. This enthralling account takes readers on a journey from the early rocket pioneers to the seismic shock America experienced when the Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik. It encompasses the exhilarating race to send the first human into space, the iconic Apollo 11 landing, and the subsequent chapters that delve into the tragic drama of the Apollo 13 disaster and the eventual closure of the Apollo program.

Here, the story unfolds through the eyes of the Apollo 11 crew and the countless individuals who contributed to their remarkable endeavor. Astronauts, engineers, politicians, NASA officials, and Soviet rivals alike share their own personal accounts, painting a vivid picture of a momentous achievement that transcended borders and marked a pivotal point in human history.

Through the pages of Apollo 11: The Inside Story, readers are transported back to a time when the boundaries of human imagination were pushed to their limits. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration, innovation, and collaboration that defined an era. This book serves as a valuable reminder of the incredible feats that can be achieved when individuals and nations come together in pursuit of a common goal. It is a tribute to the legacy of Apollo 11 and the countless individuals who made it possible.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 187 x 136 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785785122