Apollo 8

Apollo 8:  The Mission That Changed Everything by Martin W. Sandler

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In 1957, when the USSR launched Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite to orbit Earth, America's rival in the Cold War claimed victory on a new frontier.  The Space Race had begun, and the United States was losing.  NASA's planned Apollo 8 mission included orbiting Earth and testing a lunar landing module.  But with four months to go, the CIA discovered that the USSR was preparing to send its own mission to the moon.  It was clearly time for a change of plan.  To achieve a crucial victory in the Space Race, Apollo 8 wouldn't just orbit Earth, it would take American astronauts to the dark side of the moon.

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Ms. Sharp's quick review:  An amazing story (with pictures!) of what NASA accomplished!