Escaping the Bonds of Earth

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The book delves into the significant space missions of the 1960s, detailing key events from April 1961 to April 1971. It covers the groundbreaking Vostok flights, the launch of the first Salyut space station, and Alan Shepard's journey from a brief sub-orbital flight to his historic landing at the Moon's Fra Mauro foothills. Each mission is examined in depth, highlighting the advancements and milestones achieved during this pivotal decade in space exploration.