Beschreibung:
Resulting from the authors' deep research into these two pre-Shuttle astronaut groups, many intriguing and untold stories behind the selection process are revealed in the book. The often extraordinary backgrounds and personal ambitions of these skilled pilots, chosen to continue NASA's exploration and knowledge of the space frontier, are also examined.
Chapter 1: The Selections.- Chapter 2: The Nineteen.- Chapter 3: The Almost Astronauts.- Chapter 4: Preparing for Apollo.- Chapter 5: Supporting Apollo.- Chapter 6: Before this Decade is Out.- Chapter 7: Preparing for MOL.- Chapter 8: NASA's MOL(mag)nificent Seven.- Chapter 9: Where Blue Skies Turn Black.- Chapter 10: Riding 'The Stack'.- Chapter 11: After Space.- Afterword.- Appendices.- Bibliography.- About the Authors.- Other Works by the Authors.- Index.