On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin left humanity's first footprints on the Moon. Along with bootprints, they left a plaque: "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A. D. We came in peace for all mankind." While this endeavor was driven by a Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, its impact was felt around the world. For All Humankind collects the memories of eight non-Americans touched by this historic event to convey how this mission was, indeed, for all humankind.
#1 New Release in History of Astronomy, Space Science, and Aeronautics & Astronautics ─ Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin left humanity's first footprints on the Moon, July 20, 1969.
The plaque they left behind reads, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind." But was the Apollo 11 moon landing mission really a global endeavor? How did people outside the United States view these "rocket men"?Against the political backdrop of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union, was it, indeed, "For all mankind"? Dr. Tanya Harrison and Dr. Danny Bednar have talked to individuals from a variety of locations outside the United States, to see how this event touched the lives of people across the world.Enthusiasts of space travel, the Apollo missions, and the moon landings will love this book. These previously untold stories reveal the impact of the moon landings around the globe, and what having a "man on the moon" meant to the international community.In this exciting book, readers will: Find interviews with eight non-Americans to get their perspectivesBe inspired by their memories of the eventLearn more about one of the most historic events in human historyIf you liked A Man on the Moon, Rocket Men or First Man, you will love this insightful book.
#1 New Release in History of Astronomy, Space Science, and Aeronautics & Astronautics ─ Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin left humanity's first footprints on the Moon, July 20, 1969.
The plaque they left behind reads, "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind." But was the Apollo 11 moon landing mission really a global endeavor? How did people outside the United States view these "rocket men"?Against the political backdrop of the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union, was i