Into orbit / by the seven astronauts of Project Mercury, John Glenn ... [et al.] ; introduced by Joh...
Into orbit / by the seven astronauts of Project Mercury, John Glenn ... [et al.] ; introduced by John Dill.
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Publisher
London : Cassell, [1962]
Date
[1962]
Call Numbers
T0298704 , T0298703
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MMS ID
Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xxii, 251 p. : ill., (some col.), map ; 22 cm.
Contents
Introduction -- Groundwork -- A past to draw on / John Glenn -- A job for everybody / Donald Slayton -- Safety first / Gordon Cooper -- Some seances in the room / Walter Schirra -- Seven miles of wire and a swizzle stick / Tailor-made / Tricks of the trade / Scott Carpenter -- Training -- A standing...
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Publisher
London : Cassell, [1962]
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
[1962]
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Cassell are proud to be able to publish the first classic of space flight. This is an historic account of how the Astronauts of Project Mercury reconnoitred and bravely crossed the threshold of space; years hence, when men travel daily to the moon and beyond, they will learn from this book of the dedication and courage of these preilous beginnings....
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Full title
Into orbit / by the seven astronauts of Project Mercury, John Glenn ... [et al.] ; introduced by John Dill.
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Notes
General note
Transferred from N629.45/6, E629.45/GLE.
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T0298704 , T0298703
Record Identifier
74VvlDaPEzJX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvlDaPEzJX
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DDC
629.45082
MMS ID
991017273949702626
