Reviews for Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Second Edition

The average rating for Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Second Edition based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-10-07 00:00:00 James Powell This is a beautifully produced book of images taken primarily from the Apollo moon missions (there's a couple from the earlier Gemini missions, too), which after 40-odd years are still breathtaking. The photographs are presented on black pages with only the image numbering as text. Captions are given for each photograph at the end of the book and, while this means much flicking back and forth on a first read, allows the images to stand for themselves when you go back over them, which I certainly will. There are several of the iconic images that have entered the global consciousness: Ed White's spacewalk; Earthrise from lunar orbit; Buzz Aldrin's footprint in the lunar "soil", "Full Earth": but mostly they are taken from NASA archives which have not been widely circulated. There's a short essay by the author at the end of the book, describing how he conceived the project and the rationale for his choice of pictures to include. I don't understand how anybody could not be moved by these amazing photographs that document what is still the crowning achievement of human culture. If you think the moon-landings were a hoax, shame on you.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-11-30 00:00:00 Richard Branch This is one of the most beautiful books I have read. The quality of the images and printing show that this is beyond any doubt a labour of love. If you have a passion for art, read it. If you have a passion for space travel, science and photography then read it. I can not stress enough the beauty of this book, one the most remarkable events in history to savour. ENJOY.