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Disaster Strikes!

The Most Dangerous Space Missions of All Time

by Jeffrey Kluger
L.J. Ganser
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Twelve thrilling and terrifying space-mission failures, told by the bestselling author of Apollo 13! There are so many amazing, daring, and exciting missions to outer space that have succeeded. But for every success, there are mistakes, surprises, and flat-out failures that happen along the way. In this collection, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jeffrey Kluger recounts twelve such disasters, telling the stories of the astronauts and the cosmonauts, the trials and the errors, the missions and the misses. With stories of missions run by both Americans and Russians during the height of the space race, complete with photos of the people and machines behind them, this book delves into the mishaps and the tragedies, small and large, that led humankind to the moon and beyond.

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  • Release date

    May 7, 2019

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781980025085
      • File size: 146520 KB
      • Duration: 05:05:14

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1190
    • Text Difficulty: 9-12

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator L.J. Ganser's journalistic tone makes listeners feel like they are hearing a thrilling live broadcast of each of these 12 exciting and sometimes harrowing space missions. He brings us behind the scenes of Mission Control, and even into the cockpit of some of the most infamous space missions in history--from APOLLO 13 to the 1986 Space Shuttle CHALLENGER explosion. Ganser renders the fascinating details of the physics and health effects of space travel, modulating his voice to portray the swagger of the astronauts as well as their physical strain. Each chapter stands alone, making this perfect for short car trips or bedtime. Listeners will wonder at the vastness of space and the daring risks of being a space pioneer. S.C. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1190
  • Text Difficulty:9-12

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