On the Moon The Apollo Journals /

• Main Authors: Heiken, Grant (Author), Jones, Eric (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2007.
• Series: Springer Praxis Books
• Subjects: Engineering.; Geology.; Planetology.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Astronomy.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Popular Science in Astronomy.

Public interest in the first lunar landing transcended political, economic and social borders – the world was briefly united by the courage of the crew, and the wonder of the accomplishment. Prompted by the rivalry of the Cold War, Apollo 11 and the five missions that subsequently landed on the Moon...