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Star Bound

A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard's Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between

by Emily Carney
Bruce McCandless
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Star Bound is a book for anyone who wants to learn about the American space program but isn't sure where to start. First and foremost, it's a history—short, sweet, and straightforward. From rocketry pioneer Robert Goddard's primitive flight tests in 1926 through the creation of NASA, from our first steps on the moon to construction of the International Space Station and planning a trip to Mars, readers will meet the people and projects that have put the United States at the forefront of space exploration. Along the way, they'll learn:
  • How the United States beat the Soviets to the moon
  • Why astronauts float in space (Hint: It's not for lack of gravity!)
  • How fast rockets have to go to stay in orbit around Earth
  • How we can "look back in time" through a space telescope
    With technology evolving and humanity's understanding of the universe expanding, we are entering an exciting period of space exploration. Authored by two veteran space writers with unique insights into the topic, Star Bound offers up the story of Americans in space with a focus on the cultural and societal contexts of the country's most important missions rather than engineering and technical minutiae. Vibrant, positive, and humorous, Star Bound is packed with facts and stories for novice space fans. And sprinkled in with the history are lists of the greatest space songs, books, movies, and more—all designed to make space exploration accessible to even the casual reader.

    • Creators

    • Series

      Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      January 1, 2025

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

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        • ISBN: 9781496242068

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781496242068
        • File size: 2972 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        Starred review from December 20, 2024

        From the heady days of the Mercury and Apollo missions to the commercial space and tourism industry of today, the U.S. space program has ignited the imagination of the public for a half century. U.S. Navy nuclear technician-turned-space journalist Carney (cohost of the Space and Things podcast) and novelist and space writer McCandless (author of Wonders All Around: The Incredible True Story of Astronaut Bruce McCandless II and the First Untethered Flight in Space) provide a gateway into the fascinating story of U.S. space exploration and travel. They trace the history of rocketry, from the backyard experiments of Robert Goddard in the 1920s to the former Nazi engineering mastermind Wernher von Braun, whose Saturn V rockets propelled Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon. Carney and McCandless highlight the space race between the U.S. and the USSR, capturing the triumphs and tragedies that led to the Americans being the first to land a man on the moon. Interspersed between the well-documented chapters are fun interludes, such as a playlist of space-themed songs and selections of archival photographs. A detailed bibliography encourages readers to explore further reading. VERDICT With Carney and McCandless's breezy style, this enthusiastic and accessible history will engage the curiosity of both general readers and seasoned space enthusiasts alike.--Donna Marie Smith

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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