Son of Apollo: The Adventures of a Boy Whose Father Went to the Moon

Christopher A. Roosa, the eldest son of Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart A. Roosa, has written a book titled "Son of Apollo" that delves into his father's remarkable career and the family's experience during the Apollo era. Stuart played a crucial role in developing procedures for the Apollo 13 mission and recovery, and the focus of the program then shifted to the Apollo 14 mission. The book explores the familial side of the Apollo experience, including the daily struggles and expectations of being an astronaut's son.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

Christopher A. Roosa, the eldest son of Apollo 14 astronaut and command module pilot Stuart A. Roosa, had a unique upbringing as a child of the space program. Growing up, he had the privilege of sitting at the dinner table with one of the twenty-four Americans who had either entered lunar orbit or landed on the moon. His first book, titled "Son of Apollo," delves into the life of his father, a man who had a remarkable career despite initially feeling that his Air Force career was "off-track." From his initial application to the service to his removal from the prime crew of Apollo 13 and his subsequent assignment to Apollo 14, Stuart's journey is recounted in detail.

During the Apollo 13 mission and recovery, Stuart played a crucial role in developing the procedures to safely return the crew to Earth. The entire Apollo program then shifted its focus to the Apollo 14 mission, which was deemed critical for the continuation of the program. Stuart and the Apollo 14 crew had to navigate their way to the moon, land, and safely return to Earth.

In addition to recounting his father's career, Christopher Roosa also provides a familial perspective on the Apollo experience. He explores the daily struggles of growing up in the shadow of a father who was often away in training, as well as the expectations that come with being the son of an astronaut. Roosa's story showcases the impact of the Apollo era not only on the thousands of scientists and engineers who worked tirelessly to achieve President Kennedy's national goal but also on the families who supported them and lived the missions in their own unique ways.

To learn more about "Son of Apollo" and Christopher A. Roosa's work, visit roosa.com.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 162 x 236 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496233349