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In May 1961 President Kennedy announced that the United States would attempt to land a man on the moon and return him safely to the earth before the end of that decade Yet NASA did not have a specific plan for how to accomplish that goal Over the next fourteen months NASA vigorously debated several options At first the consensus was to send one big rocket with several astronauts to the moon land and explore and then take off and return the astronauts to earth in the same vehicle Another idea involved launching several smaller Saturn V rockets into the earth orbit where a lander would be assembled and fueled before sending the crew to the moonBut it was a small group of engineers led by John C Houbolt who came up with the plan that propelled human beings to the moon and backnot only safely but faster cheaper and more reliably Houbolt and his colleagues called it lunar orbit rendezvous or LOR At first the LOR idea was ignored then criticized and finally dismissed by many senior NASA officialsNevertheless the group under Houbolts leadership continued to press the LOR idea arguing that it was the only way to get men to the moon and back by President Kennedys deadline Houbolt persisted risking his career in the face of overwhelming opposition This is the story of how John Houbolt convinced NASA to adopt the plan that made history. 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Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth\'s orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large in our collective memory. Many have detailed the exciting events of the Apollo program, but Launius offers unique insight into its legacy as seen through multiple perspectives. He surveys a wide range of viewpoints and narratives, both positive and negative, surrounding the program. These include the argument that Apollo epitomizes American technological--and political--progress technological and scientific advances garnered from the program critiques from both sides of the political spectrum about the program\'s expenses and even conspiracy theories and denials of the program\'s very existence. Throughout the book, Launius weaves in stories from important moments in Apollo\'s history to draw readers into his analysis. Apollo\'s Legacy is a must-read for space buffs interested in new angles on a beloved cultural moment and those seeking a historic perspective on the Apollo program. Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life\'s challenges.Through vivid storytelling, the reader rides alongside the author in the cockpit, feeling the fear of enemy antiaircraft fire and the pressure of high g-forces during combat maneuvering. His insider accounts of four Space Shuttle missions vividly describe exhilarating launches, the magical experience of weightlessness, and the magnificent beauty of Earth from hundreds of miles above.A central theme running throughout Casper\'s life is his faith, as he struggles with the loss of fellow pilots and confronts life\'s inconsistencies and disappointments. 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. Apollo and Daphne, 2. nd. cent. AD, mosaic, from the House of . Dionysos. in . Paphos. , Cyprus. Piero del Pollaiuolo, . about 1441 - before 1496. 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