Without the mighty Saturn V rocket, the Apollo 11 moon landing would not have been possible in July 1969. Even today, nearly fifty years later, it remains by far the largest and most powerful rocket ever used. Equipped with computers that are easily surpassed today by any mobile phone, the Saturn V was an unprecedented technical achievement.

• Tells the gripping story of the development and creation of the Saturn V.
• Features numerous high-quality color images, technical drawings, and specification/dimension charts.
• Detailed look at the Saturn V's design and construction
• All thirty-two Apollo missions are discussed, including the later Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.

This book, Volume 5 of the America in Space series, is written by Eugen Reichl, a known expert on aerospace technology who has authored books and specialty articles on the topic.

Author: Eugen Reichl
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 04/28/2018
Series: America in Space #5
Pages: 144
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780764354823

About the Author
Eugen Reichl works for the EADS aviation and aerospace company. He is a known expert on aerospace technology and has authored books and specialty articles on the topic.