Beyond 17: The Apollo Applications Program and Losing the New Frontier by Fairle

Description: Beyond 17 by Fairleigh Brooks Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Who we could have been ...The Apollo lunar landing program was arguably the imaginative and technological zenith of the twentieth century. However, few have ever known that zenith could have been higher, then continued still onto greater heights. Beyond 17 is the story of the Apollo Applications Program and the times in which it emerged. Under this program existing Apollo hardware, knowledge, and experience would have been further purposed into new missions to continue Apollo and human space exploration, including longer stays on the moon, a permanent lunar base, and a journey to Mars around 1985. These brave ideas and hopes, however, did not find fertile ground. Underfunded, then finally unfunded and cancelled, by December of 1972 Apollo was over, along with the possibility that such ethereal explorations just might have saved us from ourselves. Also by Fairleigh BrooksFictionNotes of a Would-Be Astronaut "Exhausted and frustrated by compromise, Tom McAllister hits the highways in search of self. Although reminiscent of Jack Kerouacs On the Road, Note of a Would-Be Astronaut is better. This cross-country odyssey is a trip I thoroughly enjoyed." - Laurie Birnsteel, author of Sunspot and Kahala "An engaging inner and outer travelogue, replete with vivid descriptions, vignettes of fascinating characters, and inner knots reminiscent of R.D. Laing. This story of Passages-midlife crisis search for self is sure to resonate with many of us, especially those who like to think while they read. Enjoy!" -- Stan Franklin, author of Artificial Minds Other FictionMr. Willy & ArthurA Presentation of Short Stories Without Regard to MarketingLady Chatterleys Pool Boy About the Author Fairleigh Brooks has written about the history of science and technology in numerous articles and commentaries over the years. Being a space cadet since he was a small boy, that interest has focused largely on space exploration, specifically manned space exploration. Within these considerations Brooks has explored how technology arose, its purpose, and how technology changes the ideas and concepts of who we are, and why we are. Details ISBN-13 9798223749592 Title Beyond 17 Author Fairleigh Brooks Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 196 Publisher Fairleigh Brooks GE_Item_ID:144817743; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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