Wheels Stop: The Tragedies and Triumphs of the Space Shuttle Program, 1986–2011 (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight)
by Rick Houston
Wheels Stop chronicles the Space Shuttle Program's journey from 1986 to 2011, encompassing its tragedies and triumphs. As a key installment in the Outward Odyssey series, Rick Houston presents a compelling people's history of spaceflight, illuminating the era's challenges, recoveries, and groundbreaking accomplishments in exploration.
About This Book
The Space Shuttle Program, spanning 1986 to 2011, marked a defining chapter in human space exploration, blending extraordinary achievements with heartbreaking setbacks.
As part of the Outward Odyssey series, this book delves into a people's history of spaceflight, highlighting the human stories behind the missions.
Author Rick Houston chronicles the program's evolution, from recovery efforts post-1986 to its final flights, providing insight into the resilience and innovation of NASA's endeavors.
Through detailed accounts, it reflects on how these events shaped public perception and advanced our understanding of space travel.
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