Apollo - by Shayler David (Paperback)

About the Book

Drawing upon combinations of archival documentation from the first four manned Apollo missions and future mission plans evolved in the summer of 1969, Apollo - The Lost and Forgotten Missions explains how the machines and the men were prepared for the landing on the moon and what would have followed the initial landings.

Book Synopsis

This is the first comprehensive review of the Apollo 18-20 cancelled missions and the plans for using the Apollo hardware to support a comprehensive exploration of the lunar surface. Dave Shayler reviews key stages of development of the Apollo spacecraft that were required to achieve the lunar landing.

Review Quotes

From the reviews:

"Shayler's painstaking research shines through on every fact-laden page. Photographs, charts and diagrams litter each chapter, helping to build up a comprehensive picture of rarely reported plans, dreams and opportunities. If you have any interest in the history of space exploration, and particularly manned programmes, then this book is something to treasure."
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