The Real Space Cowboys by Ed Buckbee with Wally Schirra, Book and DVD
$ 11.09
Description
The Real Space Cowboys by Ed Buckbee with Wally Schirra, Book and DVD. By Ed Buckbee and astronaut Wally Schirra is a nonfiction book that. The final chapter covers the creation of the International Space Camp, a program founded by Buckbee to inspire future generations of astronauts and engineers. The Real Space Cowboys by Ed Buckbee and astronaut Wally Schirra is a nonfiction book that chronicles the pioneers of the American space program, primarily focusing on the Mercury Seven astronauts and the early days of manned spaceflight. What the Book is About The "Brotherhood": The book provides capsule biographies and behind-the-scenes anecdotes of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, detailing their transition from military fighter pilots to space explorers. Historical Figures & Scientists: It features perspectives from and tributes to the visionaries and engineers behind the space race, such as Wernher von Braun. Humor and Camaraderie: Schirra injects the text with his personal collection of anecdotes and humor, covering the playful pranks the astronauts pulled on each other. The Future: The final chapter covers the creation of the International Space Camp, a program founded by Buckbee to inspire future generations of astronauts and engineers. What the DVD Includes The bonus DVD enclosed with the book contains several archival materials and historical videos: Archival documentaries about the Mercury Seven astronauts and rocket technology. President John F. Kennedy's historic "We choose to go to the Moon" speech. Gag movies and "gotcha" films made by the astronauts to poke fun at each other, along with recordings of astronaut panel discussions.
