Catchpole tells the fascinating story behind the development of the first American manned space program and its associated infrastructure. He provides accounts

This readable text presents findings from the life science experiments conducted during and after space missions. It provides an insight into the space medical

[i]Inside the Space Race[/i] is a well documented personal account of one of the most important periods in American history - when the nation was in grave dange

(Updated February 13, 2006) Project Mercury is now history. In its short span of four years, eight months, and one week as the Nation's first manned space fligh