Summary of A Man on the Moon

A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts is a nonfiction book by author Andrew Chaikin, which chronicles the history of the Apollo program, from the moment it was first conceived in 1961, to its eventual culmination with the historic Apollo 11 mission of 1969, and beyond. Through captivating first-hand accounts from the astronauts themselves, Chaikin paints a vivid and gripping portrait of the intense science, technology, courage and drama that became the most meaningful and significant exploration of interstellar space. From the daring pioneering work of Gemini to the final missions of Apollo 17, Chaikin masterfully outlines the obstacles and accomplishments of the space race, and ultimately celebrates the emotions and the heroic feats of humankind's journey to the Moon.