How Apollo flew to the Moon /

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by Woods, W. David.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Springer Verlag ; | Published in association with Praxis Pub., (New York : | Chichester, U.K. :) Physical details: xxvii, 412 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Project Apollo (U.S.) | Project Apollo (U.S.) --History. | Space flight to the moon. | Space flight. Year : 2008 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Colonel Gray High School 629.45 WOO Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. [389]-391) and index.

1. Apollo : an extraordinary adventure -- 2. The Apollo flights : a brief history -- 3. Launch : a fiery departure -- 4. Earth orbit and TLI -- 5. Retrieving the lander -- 6. Navigating to the Moon -- 7. Coasting to the Moon -- 8. Entering lunar orbit : the LOI manoeuvre -- 9. Preparations for landing -- 10. Next stop : the Moon -- 11. Orbital sojourn : looking at the Moon -- 12. Rendezvous and docking -- 13. Heading for home -- 14. Re-entry.