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Les Archives de la Nasa. 60 ANS Dans l'Espace by Andrew Chaikin, Roger Launius, Piers Bizony

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5.0

“The NASA Archives” by Piers Bizony, published by Taschen Books is a stellar collection of photographs, essays and excerpts exploring the first sixty years of NASA in space, from Project Mercury to the Mars Rovers. This coffee table book features stunning photographs and artwork touching on the various programs run throughout the first sixty years of the agency’s history and the people who made it happen. Bizony, who also published a book commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the Shuttle program, is well-versed and provides a coherent and logical presentation of events. Andrew Chaikin, author of the well-known “A Man on The Moon” and Dr. Roger Launius, author of “Apollo’s Legacy” and former chief historian of NASA both contribute excellent essays that deepen our understanding of NASA’s accomplishments and complement the images presented. Interview excerpts from astronauts like Michael Collins and from NASA administrators and directors, including James Webb and Gene Kranz are peppered throughout, giving a firsthand perspective to many of the major events and pivotal moments. This book is an incredible addition to any space-lover’s collection.