Are you fascinated by space? Here are the top space books of 2005. Learn more about NASA and space exploration in these top space books of 2005.
By Steve Squyres -- Steve Squyres is the face and voice of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission. His book tells the story of the twin Mars Rovers, Spirit and opportunity from concept to successful landing and beyond. This is a real treat fro anyone who has followed te story.
By Nancy Conrad, Howard A. Klausner -- For Pete Conrad, it was all about the ride. This book is a no holds barred look at one of America's first astronauts, from his troubled youth to his irreverance as an astronaut.
By Buzz Aldrin, Wendell Minor (Illustrator) -- Buzz Aldrin, "This is my journey. It didn’t begin when I stepped on board Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969. It began the day I was born -- Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., whom everyone called Buzz." Buzz Aldrin is one of the true heroes of the space age and this book only made that title firmer in my mind.
By Alan Lawrie - The massive Saturn V rockets were the platforms on which the race to the moon was built. This is their story.
By Andrew Smith -- A moving account of how the race for the moon affected the men involved. By interviewing those who were involved in the race to the moon, this book gives an up close and personal view of their lives before and after.
By Harrison H. Schmitt -- This book lays out exactly why we need to return to the moon and how we're going to get there. Every politician in Washington should read this book.
By David M. Harland, Ralph D. Lorenz -- This is the first book on space failures that I've read which was written from the perspective of an enfineer. This is excellent reading for those of us who are always asking why.
By Eric C. Anderson, Joshua Piven -- In May 2001, billionaire Dennis Tito made history as the first "space tourist." There have been others since then, and perhaps someday, it will be within reach for those of us with more modest means. Before you take off, read this book.
By Captain Winston E. Scott -- This is not your normal astronaut memoir. This book takes a hard look at what life is sometimes like aboard the space shuttle.
By Rod Pyle - This is the most comprehensive book on the Apollo lunar missions I have ever read. This should be on the bookshelf of every space enthusiast
