Amy Shira Teitel
Amy Shira Teitel is a Canadian spaceflight historian, author, and popular science communicator. She is known for her expertise in the history of spaceflight and has authored several books on the topic, including 'Breaking the Chains of Gravity', which explores the history of spaceflight before NASA. Amy is also known for her educational content on YouTube and other platforms, where she shares insights about space exploration and history.
Books
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1. Breaking The Chains Of Gravity
"Breaking the Chains of Gravity" traces the history of space exploration from its earliest inception to the creation of NASA. The book delves into the pre-NASA era, exploring the contributions of key figures and institutions in both America and Europe who laid the foundational technologies and concepts for rocketry and space travel. It highlights the scientific challenges, political drama, and the intense rivalries that shaped the early days of the space race. Through meticulous research, the narrative reveals how the efforts of these pioneering scientists and engineers set the stage for the major advancements in space exploration that would follow.
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