Michael D Cole

Presents the personal and public life of the man who came from a family of wealth and privilege, entered politics, and was elected president at age forty-three.

"Examines the Hubble Space Telescope, including its initial launch into space, the important repair missions, and the amazing images Hubble relays back to Earth and what astronomers can learn from them"--Provided by publisher.

Relates the life of the master of animation and founder of Disneyland including both personal and professional endeavors.

Describes the dangers of launching spacecraft, covering the Russian Mars space probe explosion, the Apollo 1 fire, the Apollo 12 lightning strike, and the Challenger explosion.

Describes emergencies that occurred during several space missions, including Apollo 13, Friendship 7, Gemini 8, and Mir.

Describes the qualities needed to be part of the space program and various aspects of the training that astronaut candidates receive to prepare them for their first flight.

Details the first flight of the space shuttle Columbia, as well as its tragic final flight.