Rod Pyle Boeken

Celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission by sharing firsthand accounts from exclusive interviews and accessible explanations of the mission's technical problems.

Full of personal insights and accounts of the long journey to getting a man on the moon, Missions to the Moon is the perfect companion for anyone with a love of space travel, the moon landings, or NASA, CNSA, RFSA, and the rest of the world's space programs.

The Apollo Missions tells the significant, spectacular and intriguing story of the Apollo space programme through first-person accounts by the astronauts themselves, explained and put into context with expert commentary by Rod Pyle. The Apollo Missions contains over 100 images - many of which are rarely seen - drawn from original NASA film.

Exploring the future of Mars missions, this book offers an insider's perspective on NASA and European Space Agency projects planned for the next decade. It delves into the history of Mars exploration, detailing both successful missions and the challenges faced. The author provides insights into Mars' geography and geology, and discusses Earth-based "Mars analogs" where scientists conduct research. Featuring interviews with prominent figures in Mars exploration, the narrative combines enthusiasm with expert knowledge, making it an engaging read for space enthusiasts.

Profiles the remarkable pilots, scientists, and engineers whose work was instrumental in space missions to every corner of our solar system and beyond. Besides heralded names like Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, and Gene Kranz, the author highlights some of the "hidden figures" who played crucial roles in the success of NASA, Soviet, and international space exploration. For example, Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to travel into space, aboard Soviet spacecraft Vostok 6. American Margaret Hamilton was an accomplished mathematician and one of the first female software engineers to design programs for spaceflight, software that proved critical to the success of the moon landing. And Pete Conrad, "salty sailor of the skies," flew twice in the Gemini programs, landed on the moon in Apollo 12, and was the commander of the first crew to visit America's new Skylab space station--its first ever--in 1973. Complemented by many rarely-seen photos and illustrations, these stories of the highly talented and dedicated people, many of whom worked tirelessly behind the scenes, will fascinate and inspire. -- Publisher's description

Along with the National Space Society, a foremost space historian and author offers an inside look at the next 20 years in space flight.

Reveals the most unusual space missions ever devised inside and outside of NASA during a time when nothing was too odd to be taken seriously, and the race to the moon and the threat from the Soviet Union trumped all other considerations. --Publisher.

Focusing on the remarkable journey of the Mars rover Curiosity, this book chronicles the dedicated team behind its design, construction, and successful landing on the Martian surface. It highlights the challenges and innovations faced by engineers and scientists, offering insights into their collaborative efforts and the technological advancements that made this mission possible. Readers will gain an appreciation for the human spirit and ingenuity that drive space exploration, as well as the ongoing operations of Curiosity as it explores the mysteries of Mars.

Space exploration may be NASA's mission, but its innovative leadership practices are founded on solid, down-to-earth methods anyone can apply, anywhere. Pyle has used the agency's unique methods for driving innovation to train leaders of Fortune 500 companies, and now he provides practical, proven lessons that will help you envision the future of your organization with clarity, meet every challenge with tenacity, and manage innovation with groundbreaking creativity

Filled with extraordinary detail and documents, this book offers a visually stunning insider's look at how Mars has been explored and the challenges facing future missions. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has been the principal explorer, launching the Mariner spacecraft that sped past Mars and snapped 22 grainy photographs in 1965.