Colin Burgess Bücher

A people's history of the global space race in the 1960s, beginning with cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and astronaut Alan Shepard and ending with the close of the Mercury and Voskhod programs in 1965.

In 1944, hundreds of Allied airmen were transported to the notorious concentration camp at Buchenwald in the black heart of Nazi Germany. Many of those who did not starve or succumb to disease have related their experiences for inclusion in this terrifying book.

Drawing on interviews with astronauts, cosmonauts, their families, technicians, and scientists, as well as Soviet and American government documents, the authors craft a remarkable story of the golden age of spaceflight as both an intimate human experience and a rollicking global adventure.

Focusing on the pioneering journey of the first twenty Soviet cosmonauts, this account delves into their history, training, and unique experiences. It offers a captivating narrative enriched by previously unpublished photographs of the lesser-known candidates, shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of the space race. The book provides readers with an engaging and informative glimpse into the lives of these remarkable individuals who shaped the early days of human space exploration.

Focusing on the rigorous selection process for America's first astronauts, this work delves into the biographies of all thirty-two finalists, revealing their elite backgrounds as pilots and military personnel. It highlights their diverse experiences, from wartime service to involvement in classified aviation projects. The narrative details the grueling medical examinations and fitness tests they underwent, ultimately showcasing the extraordinary journeys of the seven chosen astronauts and their subsequent achievements in space exploration.

This book is a highly readable and balanced account of the history of animal space flights carried out by all nations. This comprehensive and fully researched book tells the total story and will undoubtedly become the ultimate authority on animal space flights.

The book delves into the selection and training processes of renowned astronauts like Buzz Aldrin, while also highlighting intriguing individuals who never flew in space. It explores the complexities involved in establishing selection criteria for missions, providing insights into the rigorous standards and the diverse personalities that shaped NASA's astronaut program.

A thrilling, beautifully illustrated account of human space exploration, from the space race of the 1950s and '60s to the present day.

A deeply researched, beautifully illustrated chronology of the Soviet Union's extraordinary success in the pioneering years of space exploration.