James R. Hansen is een vooraanstaand historicus wiens werk zich verdiept in de ingewikkelde relatie tussen de mensheid en technologische vooruitgang, met name op het gebied van de lucht- en ruimtevaart. Zijn onderzoek verkent vaak de diepgaande impact van innovatie op menselijke ondernemingen en de complexe verhalen die voortkomen uit wetenschappelijke vooruitgang. Door middel van nauwgezet onderzoek en boeiend vertellen brengt Hansen de cruciale momenten en onbezongen helden van de technologische geschiedenis tot leven, en biedt hij lezers een uniek perspectief op hoe we naar de sterren reiken en de uitdagingen die daarbij komen kijken. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door diepgang, duidelijkheid en het vermogen om grote historische thema's te verbinden met de menselijke ervaring.
On July 20, 1969, the world stood still to watch 38-year-old American astronaut Neil A. Armstrong become the first person to step on the surface of another heavenly body. Perhaps no words in human history became better known than those few he uttered at that historic moment. This essential biography, now updated with a new chapter written after Armstrong's death, addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as both an astronaut and an individual.--From publisher description
Through extensive interviews, the book offers an in-depth look at the life of the iconic moon lander, revealing the true story behind the legend. Aerospace author James Hansen uncovers personal insights and experiences, providing a unique perspective on a pivotal figure in space exploration. This compelling narrative is set to be adapted into a major motion picture, promising to bring the story to a wider audience.
From the New York Times bestselling author of First Man comes a sweeping saga
involving two extraordinary—and extraordinarily different—adventurers who have
only one thing in common: the ambition to cross the Atlantic in a rowboat . .
. alone.
“Young was the best engineer and best test pilot of all the astronauts of the early space age. Without question, he was the most important astronaut of the space shuttle era. He was the best ever chief of the Astronaut Office in Houston. Nobody matched him.”—Alan L. Bean “As the only astronaut to fly the Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle ships, John’s passion for safety was the signature emphasis (even obsession) of his career.”—Glynn S. Lunney “Young has been at the center of human spaceflight since the mid-1960s, and his revealing autobiography speaks to internal issues, external possibilities, and the commitment of this individual to the movement of humanity beyond earth.”—Roger D. Launius “A fascinating life.”— Space Review “An intensely enjoyable book.”— AmericaSpace.com “If you have been waiting for a book from the only moonwalker without one you will not be disappointed with Forever Young. John W. Young, with James R. Hansen, has written the epic story if his life not only of adventure, but service to his country and inspiration for the future.”— Ad Astra “An incredible read, fast paced at times with great insight into Young’s mind as he takes you with him as he soars into earth orbit and upon the vast ocean of space.”— Examiner.com
