Final Countdown NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program by Pat Duggins
Final Countdown NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program by Pat Duggins
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Title: Final Countdown NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program
Author: Pat Duggins
Edition: NA
ISBN: 978-0-8130-3146-0
Date: 2007
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Binding: Hard Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6 x 9
Pages: 250
Book Condition: Good. Previously owned. No dust jacket
Special Notes: NA
About the book*:
Final Countdown: NASA and the End of the Space Shuttle Program by Pat Duggins offers an in-depth exploration of NASA's Space Shuttle program, chronicling its inception, milestones, tragedies, and eventual retirement. Drawing from his extensive experience covering over 85 shuttle missions, Duggins provides a narrative enriched with firsthand accounts and interviews with astronauts and NASA personnel.
The book begins by examining the early development of the shuttle program in the 1970s, highlighting its ambitious goals and the challenges faced during its implementation. Duggins delves into significant missions, including the deployment and servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope and the construction of the International Space Station. He also addresses the darker chapters of the program, notably the Challenger and Columbia disasters, offering insights into the investigations and the impact these events had on NASA's operations and safety protocols.
Beyond recounting historical events, Duggins discusses the political and financial factors influencing the shuttle program's trajectory, as well as NASA's plans for future exploration, such as the development of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle. While the book provides a comprehensive overview of the shuttle era, some reviewers have noted that it focuses more on the program's history than on its conclusion and the transition to subsequent initiatives.
Overall, Final Countdown serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in the intricacies of the Space Shuttle program, offering a blend of technical details, personal narratives, and critical analysis of one of NASA's most iconic endeavors.
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