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Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond

Name: Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
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Book Synopsis: This New York Times bestselling memoir of a veteran NASA flight director tells riveting stories from the early days of the Mercury program through Apollo 11 (the moon landing) and Apollo 13, for both of which Kranz was flight director.

Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America’s manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA’s Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race. He helped to launch Alan Shepard and John Glenn, then assumed the flight director’s role in the Gemini program, which he guided to fruition. With his teammates, he accepted the challenge to carry out President John F. Kennedy’s commitment to land a man on the Moon before the end of the 1960s. Kranz recounts these thrilling historic events and offers new information about the famous flights. What appeared as nearly flawless missions to the Moon were, in fact, a series of hair-raising near misses. When the space technology failed, as it sometimes did, the controllers’ only recourse was to rely on their skills and those of their teammates. He reveals behind-the-scenes details to demonstrate the leadership, discipline, trust, and teamwork that made the space program a success. A fascinating firsthand account by a veteran mission controller of one of America’s greatest achievements, Failure Is Not an Option reflects on what has happened to the space program and offers his own bold suggestions about what we ought to be doing in space now.

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Looking to embark on an epic journey through the history of America's manned space program? Look no further than "Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond". This sensational memoir, hailed as a New York Times bestseller, is written by veteran NASA flight director Gene Kranz, who shares riveting stories from the early days of the Mercury program all the way through Apollo 11 and the infamous Apollo 13 mission. Get ready to be captivated!

With intimate knowledge and experience, Kranz recounts the awe-inspiring moments and the heartbreaking setbacks that defined the American space exploration. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, he witnessed the incredible dedication and ingenuity of the teams behind the missions. From launching the first American astronauts into space to fulfilling President John F. Kennedy's promise of landing a man on the Moon, Kranz and his colleagues achieved milestones that seemed impossible.

But what makes this memoir truly extraordinary is the unfiltered glimpse into the challenges faced by the space program. Behind seemingly flawless missions, Kranz shares the hair-raising near misses and the moments when technology failed. In those critical moments, the controllers had to rely on their unique skills, teamwork, and unwavering trust. Their resilience and unwavering resolve ultimately made the difference between success and failure.

Join Kranz as he grants you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the triumphs and tribulations of America's space program. Experience the heart-pounding excitement and the sheer determination that shaped our history. And in his bold suggestions for the future, Kranz challenges us to reflect on the path we're currently on and to embrace new possibilities in space exploration.

To embark on this incredible journey through space and time, click here now. Failure is not an option when it comes to experiencing this captivating memoir!

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