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Apollo: an Eyewitness Account  - 1st Edition/1st Printing
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Apollo: an Eyewitness Account - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Bean, Alan

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9780867130508
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0867130504
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Shelton, CT: Greenwich Workshop Press. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0867130504 . A most handsome first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dustjacket. This copy is SIGNED by author, artist and astronaut Alan Bean directly on the title page; In November, 1969, Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean became the fourth man to walk on the moon. After retiring from NASA in 1981, he concentrated on his art. This handsome volume includes dozens of Bean's realistic paintings of everything from lunar surfaces to astronaut gear, as well as a minute-by-minute narrative of the Apollo 12 mission; 4to ; Signed by Author .
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Exploring Our Solar System  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Exploring Our Solar System - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Ride, Sally; Tam O'Shaughnessy

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New York: Random House. As New in As New dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375812040 . A first printing of the first edition in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by astronaut and author Sally Ride directly on the title page; Starting from the sun and working their way outward, Space Shuttle astronaut Sally Ride and Tam O’Shaughnessy embark on a tour of the nine planets and explain formation, current conditions, and possibility of life on each; 4to; [ii], 130 pages; Signed by Author .
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For Spacious Skies: the Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut  - 1st  Edition/1st Printing

For Spacious Skies: the Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Carpenter, Scott and Kris Stoever

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9780151004676
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Orlando: Harcourt, Inc.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0151004676 . An attractive first printing of the first edition in alike dustjacket, minute traces of edge wear. Signed by astronaut and author Scott Carpenter directly on title page; Coming from a family of early Colorado pioneers, astronaut Scott Carpenter grew up with a vibrant frontier tradition of exploration. He went on to become one of seven Project Mercury astronauts to take part in America's burgeoning space program in the 1960s. Here he writes of the pioneering science, training, and biomedicine of early space flight and tells the heart-stopping tale of his famous spaceflight aboard Aurora 7. Carpenter also shares a family story of tenderness and fortitude. Raised by his grandparents in Boulder, Colorado, while his mother lay sick for years with tuberculosis, Carpenter witnessed bravery, love, sacrifice, and endurance that prepared him for life as a Navy pilot during two wars,… Read More
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John Glenn: A Memoir  - 1st Edition/1st Printing
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John Glenn: A Memoir - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Glenn, John with Nick Taylor

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9780553110746
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0553110748
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New York, Toronto, London, Sydney And Auckland: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553110748 . A handsome first edition/first printing with little edgewear, else Nearly Fine, housed in an equal dust-jacket minimally worn. Book is inscribed by the author on the half-title page; He was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage riveted a nation. But these two historic events only bracket a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century. In this engrossing book, John Glenn tells the story of his unique life--one lived at the center of a momentous time in history by a man who helped shape that history. He is the kind of hero who resists being called a hero. And yet his exploits in the service of his country, his dedication to family and friends, and his rock-ribbed traditional values have made this small-town boy from the Midwest a true… Read More
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Leap of Faith: An Astronaut's Journey into the Unknown  - 1st Edition/1st  Printing

Leap of Faith: An Astronaut's Journey into the Unknown - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Cooper, Gordon [with Bruce Henderson]

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New York: HarperCollinsPublishers. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060194162 . A most beautiful first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dustjacket; One of the original Mercury 7 astronauts -- a select group of the nation's top military test pilots chosen for America's newly formed manned space exploration program -- Gordon Cooper made history. Now, in this compelling, down-to-earth memoir, he recalls his adventurous life pushing the envelope in the cockpits of planes and spacecraft alike. He also looks toward the next millennium of space travel, offering deeply held views on the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence -- including the distinct possibility that we have already made contact; 8vo; 279 pages .
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Letters From Mir
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Letters From Mir

by Linenger, Jerry M.

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9780071400091
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0071400095
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New York: McGraw Hill. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0071400095 . An attractive first edition/later printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author and astronaut Jerry M. Linenger on the first free end paper; In 1997, astronaut Dr. Jerry Linenger embarked on a "routine" five-month mission to the Russian space station Mir, leaving behind his pregnant wife and 14-month-old son, and the everyday pleasures of planet Earth. Be fore he left, he promised to write. Though his mission did not go as planned, he kept his word. (from the dust-jacket) ; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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Letters From Mir  - 1st Edition/1st Printing
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Letters From Mir - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Linenger, Jerry M.

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New York: McGraw Hill. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0071400095 . A stunning first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by author and astronaut Jerry M. Linenger on the first free end paper; In 1997, astronaut Dr. Jerry Linenger embarked on a "routine" five-month mission to the Russian space station Mir, leaving behind his pregnant wife and 14-month-old son, and the everyday pleasures of planet Earth. Be fore he left, he promised to write. Though his mission did not go as planned, he kept his word. (from the dust-jacket) ; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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Off The Planet: Surviving Five Perilous Months Above The Space Station Mir  - 1st Edition/1st...

Off The Planet: Surviving Five Perilous Months Above The Space Station Mir - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Linenger, Jerry M.

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9780071361125
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New York: Mcgraw-Hill. As New in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 007136112X . A most handsome first edition, first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by U. S . Astronaut/MIR Cosmonaut Jerry Linenger on the half title page; U. S. Trained astronaut Jerry Linenger tells the story of his experiences aboard the Russian space station Mir as part of a joint initiative to lay the groundwork for a new International Space Station. Because of the MIR's age and decrepid condition, its crew was forced to endure harrowing working conditions and constant technical problems, many of which posed a threat to the life of the crew. This is an uncensored account of what can happen when everything that can go wrong does; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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Reach  - 1st Edition/1st Printing
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Reach - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Gibson, Edward

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0385261500
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New York: Doubleday Publishing. As New in As New dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385261500 . A stunning first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket. This copy SIGNED by author and Skylab III scientist-pilot Dr. Edward Gibson directly onto the title page; Ed Gibson gives us an unforgettable thriller set in the near future about a terrifying new challenge to our space program. Wayfarer 2 has been sent on a search mission out beyond the orbit of Pluto. They are about to discover an adversary that puts all mankind at risk. Dr. Edward Gibson was a member of the astronaut support crew and a capcom for the Apollo 12 lunar landing. He served as scientist-pilot for Skylab 3; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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The Return  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

The Return - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Aldrin, Buzz; John Barnes

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9780312874247
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New York: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312874243 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dustjacket, SIGNED by astronaut and author Buzz Aldrin directly on the title page; On July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin, along with Neil Armstrong, made history as they placed humankind's first steps on the moon. In The Return, written by award winning novelist John Barnes, Aldrin offers a compelling novel about the opportunities and dangers that confront us today-and shows why we must, and will, seize the challenges before us; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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Rocket Man: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond  - 1st Edition/1st...

Rocket Man: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Conrad, Nancy and Howard A. Klausner

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New York: New American Library. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0451215095 . A very nice first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minute bumps in Fine dustjacket. Introduction by Buzz Aldrin; The story of Charles ("Pete") Conrad, Jr. Who was an American astronaut and the third person to walk on the Moon as commander of Apollo 12. Conrad's last mission was commander of Skylab 2, the first crew aboard the space station. In July, 1999, just before the 30th anniversary of the first moon landing, he was killed in a motorcycle accident. Introduction by Buzz Aldrin; 8vo ; 301 pages .
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Sky Walking  - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Sky Walking - 1st Edition/1st Printing

by Jones, Tom

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New York: Harpercollins. As New in As New dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 006085152X . A first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket, SIGNED by astronaut and author Tom Jones directly on the title page; Sky Walking focuses on the building of the International Space Station, the principal effort of the space shuttle during the latter part of the twentieth century. Tom Jones was selected NASA astronaut in 1990 and flew on four space shuttle missions. In the process he logged over 52 days in space, including three space walks totaling over 19 hours; 8vo; Signed by Author .
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The Way Of The Explorer

The Way Of The Explorer

by Mitchell, Dr. Edgar; Dwight Williams

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399141618 . A first printing of the first edition in about Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket, little water staining to verso; An Apollo astronaut's remarkable quest to reconcile science and religion in a self-organizing universe; 8vo; [x], 230 pages .
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The Way Of The Explorer

The Way Of The Explorer

by Mitchell, Dr. Edgar; Dwight Williams

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. As New in As New dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0399141618 . A first printing of the first edition in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket; An Apollo astronaut's remarkable quest to reconcile science and religion in a self-organizing universe; 8vo; [x], 230 pages .
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