Flying to the Moon by Michael Collins

Flying to the Moon by Michael Collins

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In this updated edition of his memoir for young readers, updated in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission, space traveler Michael Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit.

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Flying to the Moon by Michael Collins

Based on the adult bestseller Carrying the Fire. In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. In this captivating account, space traveller Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiography is an exciting and convincing argument in favour of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. Originally published in 1976 and updated for this new edition, Collins's voice and message are sure to resonate with a new generation of readers.
Michael Collins flew in both the Gemini 10 and the Apollo 11 space missions in the 1960s. He currently lives in South Florida.
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ISBN 13 9780374312022
ISBN 10 0374312028
Title Flying to the Moon
Author Michael Collins
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Year published 2019-07-01
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.