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Wheels Stop: The Tragedies and Triumphs of the Space Shuttle Program, 1986-2011 Audiobook by Rick Houston
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Title: Wheels Stop: The Tragedies and Triumphs of the Space Shuttle Program, 1986-2011
Subtitle: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Space
Author: Rick Houston
Narrator: James Killavey
Format: Unabridged
Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-05-16
Publisher: University Press Audiobooks
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 214 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
Humanity's first reusable spacecraft and the most complex machine ever built, NASA's space shuttle debuted with great promise and as a dependable source of wonder and national pride. But with the Challenger catastrophe in 1986, the whole space shuttle program came into question, as did NASA itself, so long an institution that was seemingly above reproach.
Wheels Stop tells the stirring story of how, after the Challenger disaster, the space shuttle not only recovered but went on to perform its greatest missions. From the Return to Flight mission of STS-26 in 1988 to the last shuttle mission ever on STS-135 in 2011, Wheels Stop takes listeners behind the scenes as the shuttle's crews begin to mend Cold War tensions with the former Soviet Union, conduct vital research, deploy satellites, repair the Hubble Space Telescope, and assist in constructing the International Space Station. It also tells the heart-wrenching story of the Columbia tragedy and the loss of the magnificent STS-107 crew.
As complex as the shuttle was, the people it carried into orbit were often more so - and this is their story, too. Close encounters with astronauts, flight controllers, and shuttle workers capture the human side of the space shuttle's amazing journey - and invite listeners along for the ride.
The book is published by University of Nebraska Press.
Critic Reviews:
"With the Space Shuttle program now at an end, documenting the amazing thirty-year career of these iconic orbiters holds an untold amount of historical importance. Spaceflight isn't easy, people pay in blood and sweat to make it happen. Rick Houston lends a voice to some of the key people involved in what is not only an American treasure but a global superstar." (Chris Bergin, NASASpaceflight.com)
"Enthusiastic portrayal of the heroic age of American space travel." (
Publishers Weekly)
Members Reviews:
Finished it in three days!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, Yes and Yes! This is an incredible book. The book is almost 18 hrs long and I couldn't stop listening! I have always been fascinated by the Space Shuttle program so, on the advice of my favorite Amazon reviewer, "Dad of Divas," I got the hardcover. Problem is I never had time to get past the intro so I was delighted to see that it came out in audio. I could not improve on "Dad's" review so I have posted part of it below. I agree heartily with every word. Wonderful book!
Which character as performed by James Killavey was your favorite?
Non fiction so no real characters although he did do a nice French accent for the French Astronaut.....and...I am going to quote an Amazon review below but, obviously he read it not heard it so...I liked this reader. I thought he was good. HOWEVER...Use common sense and listen to the sample before you get it. I have never heard this guy before but I have read reviews of narrators that I thought were good who were trashed be some listeners. ( always a minority ) Why? I'm not sure except that narrator styles seem to be very much a personal thing so...Do the sensible thing and listen to the sample first. I will never understand why people don't take a few minutes to do this and than write nasty reviews about the narrators.
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Title: Wheels Stop: The Tragedies and Triumphs of the Space Shuttle Program, 1986-2011
Subtitle: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Space
Author: Rick Houston
Narrator: James Killavey
Format: Unabridged
Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-05-16
Publisher: University Press Audiobooks
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 214 votes
Genres: History, American
Publisher's Summary:
Humanity's first reusable spacecraft and the most complex machine ever built, NASA's space shuttle debuted with great promise and as a dependable source of wonder and national pride. But with the Challenger catastrophe in 1986, the whole space shuttle program came into question, as did NASA itself, so long an institution that was seemingly above reproach.
Wheels Stop tells the stirring story of how, after the Challenger disaster, the space shuttle not only recovered but went on to perform its greatest missions. From the Return to Flight mission of STS-26 in 1988 to the last shuttle mission ever on STS-135 in 2011, Wheels Stop takes listeners behind the scenes as the shuttle's crews begin to mend Cold War tensions with the former Soviet Union, conduct vital research, deploy satellites, repair the Hubble Space Telescope, and assist in constructing the International Space Station. It also tells the heart-wrenching story of the Columbia tragedy and the loss of the magnificent STS-107 crew.
As complex as the shuttle was, the people it carried into orbit were often more so - and this is their story, too. Close encounters with astronauts, flight controllers, and shuttle workers capture the human side of the space shuttle's amazing journey - and invite listeners along for the ride.
The book is published by University of Nebraska Press.
Critic Reviews:
"With the Space Shuttle program now at an end, documenting the amazing thirty-year career of these iconic orbiters holds an untold amount of historical importance. Spaceflight isn't easy, people pay in blood and sweat to make it happen. Rick Houston lends a voice to some of the key people involved in what is not only an American treasure but a global superstar." (Chris Bergin, NASASpaceflight.com)
"Enthusiastic portrayal of the heroic age of American space travel." (
Publishers Weekly)
Members Reviews:
Finished it in three days!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, Yes and Yes! This is an incredible book. The book is almost 18 hrs long and I couldn't stop listening! I have always been fascinated by the Space Shuttle program so, on the advice of my favorite Amazon reviewer, "Dad of Divas," I got the hardcover. Problem is I never had time to get past the intro so I was delighted to see that it came out in audio. I could not improve on "Dad's" review so I have posted part of it below. I agree heartily with every word. Wonderful book!
Which character as performed by James Killavey was your favorite?
Non fiction so no real characters although he did do a nice French accent for the French Astronaut.....and...I am going to quote an Amazon review below but, obviously he read it not heard it so...I liked this reader. I thought he was good. HOWEVER...Use common sense and listen to the sample before you get it. I have never heard this guy before but I have read reviews of narrators that I thought were good who were trashed be some listeners. ( always a minority ) Why? I'm not sure except that narrator styles seem to be very much a personal thing so...Do the sensible thing and listen to the sample first. I will never understand why people don't take a few minutes to do this and than write nasty reviews about the narrators.