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Unlike other American astronauts Virgil I Gus Grissom never had the chance to publish his memoirs Killed along with his crew in a launch pad fire on January 27 1967 Grissom also lost his chance to walk on the moon and return to describe his journey Others went in his place The stories of the moon walkers are familiar Less appreciated are Grissoms contributionsThe international prestige of winning the Moon Race cannot be understated and Grissom played a pivotal and enduring role in securing that legacy for the United States Indeed Grissom was first and foremost a Cold Warrior a member of the first group of Mercury astronauts whose goal it was to beat the Soviet Union into space and eventually to the moonDrawing on extensive interviews with fellow astronauts NASA engineers family members and friends of Gus Grissom George Leopold delivers a comprehensive and corrective account of Grissoms life that places his career in the context of the Cold War and the history of human spaceflightCalculated Risk The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom Revised and Expanded includes a new afterword with Leopolds firsthand account of NASAs Day of Remembrance fifty years after the tragedy on Pad 34 At the invitation of Grissoms brother Lowell the author attended NASAs twoday observance which included the unveiling of a permanent exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center honoring the crew Photos first published in Calculated Risk are part of the Apollo 1 exhibit The updated edition includes additional images of Grissoms life and workCalculated Risk adds significantly to our understanding of the Space Race a tumultuous and ultimately triumphant period in American history. drag ratio of a supersonic airplane is typically half that of subsonic aircraft and continues to drop as the Mach number is increased. 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This is a story about his growth and trust in his Creator, whose tenacious spirit never left him, even during the devastating Challenger and Columbia disasters.Readers interested in stories of true adventure or overcoming adversity will discover unique drama and insight. Those trying to reach their dreams, whatever they are, will find inspiration those unsure or challenged in their faith will find encouragement. Unlike other American astronauts, Virgil I. Gus Grissom never had the chance to publish his memoirs. Killed along with his crew in a launch pad fire on January 27, 1967, Grissom also lost his chance to walk on the moon and return to describe his journey. Others went in his place. The stories of the moon walkers are familiar. Less appreciated are Grissom\'s contributions.The international prestige of winning the Moon Race cannot be understated, and Grissom played a pivotal and enduring role in securing that legacy for the United States. Indeed, Grissom was first and foremost a Cold Warrior, a member of the first group of Mercury astronauts whose goal it was to beat the Soviet Union into space and eventually to the moon.Drawing on extensive interviews with fellow astronauts, NASA engineers, family members, and friends of Gus Grissom, George Leopold delivers a comprehensive and corrective account of Grissom\'s life that places his career in the context of the Cold War and the history of human spaceflight.Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded includes a new afterword with Leopold\'s firsthand account of NASA\'s Day of Remembrance fifty years after the tragedy on Pad 34. At the invitation of Grissom\'s brother, Lowell, the author attended NASA\'s two-day observance, which included the unveiling of a permanent exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center honoring the crew. Photos first published in Calculated Risk are part of the Apollo 1 exhibit. The updated edition includes additional images of Grissom\'s life and work.Calculated Risk adds significantly to our understanding of the Space Race, a tumultuous and ultimately triumphant period in American history. Unlike other American astronauts, Virgil I. Gus Grissom never had the chance to publish his memoirs. Killed along with his crew in a launch pad fire on January 27, 1967, Grissom also lost his chance to walk on the moon and return to describe his journey. Others went in his place. The stories of the moon walkers are familiar. Less appreciated are Grissom\'s contributions.The international prestige of winning the Moon Race cannot be understated, and Grissom played a pivotal and enduring role in securing that legacy for the United States. Indeed, Grissom was first and foremost a Cold Warrior, a member of the first group of Mercury astronauts whose goal it was to beat the Soviet Union into space and eventually to the moon.Drawing on extensive interviews with fellow astronauts, NASA engineers, family members, and friends of Gus Grissom, George Leopold delivers a comprehensive and corrective account of Grissom\'s life that places his career in the context of the Cold War and the history of human spaceflight.Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom, Revised and Expanded includes a new afterword with Leopold\'s firsthand account of NASA\'s Day of Remembrance fifty years after the tragedy on Pad 34. At the invitation of Grissom\'s brother, Lowell, the author attended NASA\'s two-day observance, which included the unveiling of a permanent exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center honoring the crew. Photos first published in Calculated Risk are part of the Apollo 1 exhibit. The updated edition includes additional images of Grissom\'s life and work.Calculated Risk adds significantly to our understanding of the Space Race, a tumultuous and ultimately triumphant period in American history. It’s no secret that this world we live in can be pretty stressful sometimes. If you find yourself feeling out-of-sorts, pick up a book.According to a recent study, reading can significantly reduce stress levels. In as little as six minutes, you can reduce your stress levels by 68%.