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Topic: Project Gemini: America in Space (Reichl)
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cspg Member Posts: 6211 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-23-2015 10:32 AM
Project Gemini: America in Space Series by Eugen Reichl In just two-and-a-half years, beginning in 1964, two unmanned and ten manned flights took place in the Gemini program. This program was the turning point in the space race with the USSR; from then on the Americans took the lead. Flights lasting two weeks, into the Van Allen Belt, the first extravehicular activities, rendezvous maneuvers and docking with other spacecraft ― all of this was achieved by Gemini, paving the way for the more demanding moon landing program. It was not all success, however. Like almost every significant undertaking, Project Gemini also had its dramas and tragedies. All Project Gemini missions are discussed, including details on allcraft and the astronauts involved. Superb color, archival images,cutaways and plans are also included. - Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Schiffer; 1 edition (March 28, 2016)
- ISBN-10: 0764350706
- ISBN-13: 978-0764350702
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JBoe Member Posts: 964 From: Churchton, MD Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 05-20-2019 04:02 PM
I was wondering, does the book have many diagrams of the systems onboard as well as the Titan II? I have a couple of Gemini models and wanted to scratch build the Titan II at 1/48 scale. If you have any other resources or recommendations that would be appreciated as well! Thanks! |
AstroCasey Member Posts: 43 From: Registered: Feb 2019
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posted 01-24-2020 03:51 PM
I received this as a gift due to the fact that I don't have any books specifically about Gemini. A lot of the information in this book will be familiar to space buffs. However, it is still a good book to have whether you're a die hard space fan or a newcomer. This book goes into great technical detail about Gemini without being too wordy. In fact, the book clocks in at only 144 pages. The early portion of the book is focused on the development of the hardware involved. There are a few drawings and diagrams of the Gemini spacecraft, Titan 2 launch vehicle, the Agena target vehicle. One of the more interesting topics is the testing of the troubled Rogallo parawing concept, which was dropped in favor of parachutes. Later sections of the book highlight each Gemini mission, including the first two unmanned tests. The book does have a couple of typos and phrases that don't make sense, but a lot of this can be attributed to the fact that this is actually a German book that was translated to English. For example, it is mentioned that the launch pad's White Room had a temperature of twenty-two degrees. This might confuse American readers who are not accustomed to Celsius. Perhaps, later editions can correct the issues in the text. Overall, this is an decent book for a reasonable price.
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