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"Imagine being part of a three-man crew, hurtling through space on the way to the Moon, when something goes terribly wrong. You have limited supplies, limited fuel, and absolutely no way for anyone to attempt to rescue you. This was the crisis the crew of the Apollo 13 mission faced as they neared the Moon and were forced to attempt to turn back. Iron Will: Surviving in Space tells the stories of five incredible feats of survival by astronauts who...
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No one would believe the story if it hadn't actually happened. The 1970 rescue of Apollo 13 captivated the nation and the film adaptation went on to win two Oscars. To reveal the truth, we put the big movie moments to the test. Firsthand accounts from astronauts and Mission Control staff involved in the rescue, as well as an interview with filmmaker Ron Howard, reveal the full story.
44) Space disasters
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Examines the events leading to the Apollo 13 explosion, failed Soyuz 11 mission, and the Challenger disaster, the consequences of these accidents, and how they might have been averted.
46) The Challenger
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Examines the Challenger disaster from a scientific and historic perspective and discusses its effect on the space shuttle program.
48) Space disasters
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Describes the accidents which occurred during the space flights of the Apollo 1, Apollo 13, and Challenger, as well as the Soviet space flight accidents.
50) Challenger
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"Early readers will learn about the science behind the Challenger disaster through carefully leveled text and photo illustrations. Includes glossary and index."--
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