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Voyages of Discovery: The Missions of the Space Shuttle Discovery Paperback – December 1, 2010

by Robert A. Adamcik (Author)

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This is the first book to cover specifically the history of the space shuttle Discovery, the most storied orbiter in the fleet. No other book has dealt with this subject. It is a very straight forward narrative history of the most storied orbiter in the Space Shuttle fleet. Written with a minimum of technical jargon, it puts the reader on Discovery's flight deck during some of the most important missions of the Space Shuttle era from satellite retrieval, to deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope, to construction of the International Space Station, and the Return to Flight after two tragic losses. The reader will gain knowledge on the history of the Space Shuttle program in general and the shuttle Discovery in particular. You can experience the thrill of space flight from the accounts of those who have been there while flying on Discovery. You can discover the amount of research and scientific discoveries conducted by the Discovery and her crews.

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356 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Apogee Prime
Publication date

December 1, 2010
Dimensions

8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
ISBN-10

1926837134
ISBN-13

978-1926837130
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About the Author

Mr. Robert A. Adamcik was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated with a degree in History from The Ohio State University in 1989. Upon graduation, he was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy and served for 20 years as a Surface Warfare Officer, serving on six ships during the course of Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Stabilise, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 2009, Mr. Adamcik combined his love for space flight, ships, and history into Voyages of Discovery. He resides in Norfolk, Virginia with his wife Kate and their several dogs and cats. This is his first book.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Apogee Prime (December 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1926837134
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1926837130
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches

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S. Crews

Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2011

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As a huge Shuttle geek, I had to have this book. It is full of wonderful and detailed information about all of Discovery's missions, including information that was not broadcast during the missions. Another book that I didn't want to put down! If you love the space shuttle, this book is a must have!

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MATTHEW BLACK

Excellent Book - But should be updated to reflect the last mission and her museum career.

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016

'Discovery' has become more than just a machine; when her APUs fell silent and 'chuffed' no more... She did NOT die. For 'Discovery' has been infused for all time with the sentient echoes of so many engineers and Astronauts who worked on her and lived in her, for so long. A very human Spirit of adventure has been instilled within Discovery now: from all the human laughter and joy, all the wonder, all the sweat and hard work that have propelled her missions.

Shuttle 'Discovery' is a machine, yes. But now, she rests, as all weary workhorses must rest. But the Spirit of Exploration within her will cause this workhorse to Dream, once more, of that bright and shining, sunlit place above the air and clouds where she once did roam.
Dreaming of still one more mission, one more sunrise, one more sunset, and the Billions of stars beyond...

Godspeed all the crews and HAIL DISCOVERY!!

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Gregory N. Cecil

Nice book, but published before the story is finished

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2011

I used to work on Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103) and actually named my RV after Discovery calling her RV-103. I was quite excited to see the book come out, but puzzled as to why it was published when Discovery has yet to fly her 39th and final mission. I understand there will be a flood of shuttle related books coming out as the program ends this year, but I wish the author had waited until after the last flight before publishing so he could include all the missions and a summary of her contributions.

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ronsmytheiii

Biased review

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2012

I consider this product to be excellent, but perhaps that is because the author asked and used a stitch I made of the ISS and Discovery in the book, That being said, grab a copy and enjoy it under Discovery at the Udvar-Hazy center to appreciate how hard this majestic craft is.

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