space vehicle accidents

Provides an account of the events surrounding the explosion of the "Challenger" space shuttle, discussing the cause of the disaster, and explaining the reasons why so many lives were lost.

Recounts tales of triumph and of trajedy in outer space, including the Apollo missions, the first space walk, the Challenger disaster, and more.

"Explores the Apollo 13 mission, including the causes of the disaster aboard the spacecraft, how the astronauts fixed the problems, and how the crew were saved"--Provided by publisher.

Recounts the events related to the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and how the crew and mission control handled the in-flight crisis.