Bold They Rise: The Space Shuttle Early Years, 1972-1986 (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight)
by David Hitt, Heather R. Smith
In Bold They Rise, David Hitt and Heather R. Smith explore the early years of the Space Shuttle program from 1972 to 1986. As part of the Outward Odyssey series, this book presents a people's history of spaceflight, emphasizing the ingenuity and perseverance that launched a new age of orbital travel and scientific discovery.
About This Book
Bold They Rise is the first installment in the Outward Odyssey series, focusing on a people's history of spaceflight. It details the development and initial operations of the Space Shuttle during its formative years from 1972 to 1986.
Authors David Hitt and Heather R. Smith provide an accessible narrative that highlights the human elements behind this monumental achievement in aerospace engineering and exploration.
The book serves as an engaging resource for readers interested in the technological and cultural impacts of the shuttle program on American space endeavors.
Through meticulous research, it offers insights into the era's key events without delving into speculative details, maintaining a focus on documented historical facts.
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