Space Shuttle Stories

"Space Shuttle Stories," by astronaut Tom Jones, presents a definitive oral history of all 135 NASA space shuttle missions (1981-2011). Drawing from interviews with over 130 fellow astronauts, the book offers personal experiences and detailed accounts for every flight. This spectacularly illustrated volume features more than 600 rarely seen photographs from the NASA archives. Each mission profile includes a unique astronaut narrative, comprehensive mission data (crew, launch, landing, duration, highlights), and captivating imagery. Documenting the Space Shuttle program's 30-year legacy as the world's first reusable spacecraft, the book highlights its pivotal role in scientific research, satellite operations, Hubble Telescope servicing, and International Space Station construction. It captures the human wonder and exhilaration of this monumental era of spaceflight. Recipient of the American Astronautical Society's 2023 Eugene M. Emme Award and the International Academy of Astronautics' 2024 Social Sciences Book Award.

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