The Wrong Stuff

In The Wrong Stuff, John Strausbaugh offers a witty and meticulously researched exploration of the Soviet space program, revealing how its celebrated successes were often more about public relations than genuine scientific achievement. Despite initial appearances of triumph, the reality was a chaotic and dysfunctional operation marked by flawed technology and a disastrous supply chain. Strausbaugh's narrative takes listeners behind the Iron Curtain, exposing the surprising truths behind iconic missions like Sputnik and Vostok 1.