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Prelude to Space

Here is the compelling story of the launching of Prometheus — Earth's first true spaceship — and of the men who made it happen.

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Dirk Alexson:

Chronicler of the greatest space adventure of all time, he was chosen to immortalize the incredible story of the men and their heroic mission.

Sir Robert Derwent:

Direct-General of Interplanetary — London Headquarters for the international space-flight project — he was the man who got the mission off the ground and into the pages of history.

Professor Maxton:

The world's leading atomic engineer, he designed the huge ship's drive units and he waited with the rest of the world to see if the project would be a success.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 179 pages

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