American Moonshot

Book • 2019
American Moonshot by Douglas Brinkley explores the extraordinary political, cultural, and scientific factors that fueled the birth and development of NASA and the Apollo project.

The book provides a vivid narrative of how America won the space race against the Soviet Union during the Cold War, highlighting key figures like Wernher von Braun and John Glenn.

Drawing on new primary sources and interviews, Brinkley brings this pivotal moment in history to life.

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