The Chief Designer

In this compelling alternate history audiobook, we follow Korolev, the chief architect behind the secret Soviet space program, and his assistant Aksyonov from their gripping beginnings in World War II to the era of the Mir space station in 1997. Their journey encompasses the challenges and triumphs of rocket design and the evolution of space exploration, vividly illustrating a pivotal period in history. Winner of the 2002 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, this narrative blends personal stories with significant historical events, offering an engaging look at the quest for the stars.