William David Compton: 2 books

This official NASA history chronicles the Apollo astronauts' activities on the lunar surface, tracing the behind-the-scenes conflicts and cooperation between the space agency's scientists and engineers. The first half of the book concerns the preparations for the Moon landings, and the second half documents the flights that followed Apollo 11. 1989 edition.

The official record of America's first space station, this book from the NASA History Series chronicles the Skylab program from its planning during the 1960s through its 1973 launch and 1979 conclusion. Definitive accounts examine the project's achievements as well as its use of discoveries and technology developed during the Apollo program. 1983 edition.