One Giant Leap by Charles Fishman
The Impossible Mission That Flew Us to the Moon
An inside account of how the United States pulled off the Moon landing, tracing the vast industrial, political, and human mobilization that turned a bold promise into reality. It spotlights the unsung engineers, coders, and factory workers, the birth of modern software development, and the rapid adoption of integrated circuits, while demystifying common myths about spinoffs. Through vivid reporting on the Saturn V, the guidance computer, and Mission Control, it shows how risk, testing, and quality culture were forged under Cold War pressure. The result is a portrait of a national project that transformed technology, management, and public trust in what large institutions can achieve.
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 480
- Original Language
- English
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