Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story
Narrated by Gary L. Willprecht
Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight
- Released
- January 10, 2020
- Length
- 21 hrs 52 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
Homesteading Space chronicles the journey of America’s first space station, Skylab, from its conception to its dramatic conclusion. Authored by two Skylab astronauts and a NASA journalist, the audiobook provides an engaging narrative that weaves together technological challenges, personal recollections, and pivotal moments, including a near-disastrous launch and a heroic rescue. Featuring the unpublished diary of astronaut Alan Bean, the story highlights the dedication and humor of the individuals involved in this historic program.
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