At first glance, it looks like just another auditorium in just another government building. But among the talented men (and later women) who worked in mission control, the room located on the third floor of Building 30—at what is now Johnson Space Center—would become known by many as “The Cathedral.” These members of the space program were the brightest of their generations, making split-second decisions that determined the success or failure of a mission. The flight controllers, each supported by a staff of specialists, were the most visible part of the operation, running the missions, talking to the heavens, troubleshooting issues on board, and, ultimately, attempting to bring everyone safely back home. None of NASA’s storied accomplishments would have been possible without these people. Interviews with dozens of individuals who worked in the historic third-floor mission control room bring the compelling stories to life. Go, Flight! is a real-world reminder of where we have been and where we could go again given the right political and social climate.
Outward Odyssey: Een volksgeschiedenis van ruimtevaart Reeks
Deze serie duikt in de boeiende geschiedenis van ruimtevaart, met de nadruk op de menselijke verhalen achter de missies. Het belicht de astronauten, kosmonauten, technici en hun families, waarbij evenveel aandacht wordt besteed aan hun persoonlijke ervaringen en offers. Het verhaal volgt de reis van vroege raketpioniers tot hedendaagse ruimtevaartondernemingen. Verwacht een diep persoonlijk en uitgebreid verslag dat de nadruk legt op mensen boven pure technologie.
