Nearly four decades ago Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left some mementos on the ancient lunar soil of the Sea of Tranquility. Among these was a small brittle silicon disc with microscopic messages of goodwill from 73 world leaders. In 1969, with only weeks left before the Apollo 11 liftoff, NASA worked feverishly on a crash project to miniaturize messages from American and world leaders to enshrine them on a material suited for the harsh environment of the Moon. This book reveals a never-before-told story of the disc, along with many rare and astounding photographs.
Dr. Tahir Rahman won the Eric Hoffer notable book award for "We Came in Peace for all Mankind." His hometown is Haysville, Kansas where he appreciated astronomy from the clear skies of the plains. He imagined what it would be like to walk on the Moon. He became an avid space enthusiast.
His interest in the Apollo Moon landing missions has lasted a lifetime. He is a regular book signing guest at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and he gives lectures on space topics. He lives with his wife and children in Kansas City.
