Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11

The first moon landing is a story that belongs to many, not just the few and famous. Gathering direct quotes from some of these folks who worked behind the scenes— flight directors, suit testers, telescope crew, aerospace technicians, navigators, and many others—Catherine Thimmesh reveals their worries and concerns. Culling NASA transcripts, national archives, and stunning photos from Apollo 11, she captures not only the sheer magnitude of this feat but also the dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance of the team that worked to first put man on that great gray rock in the sky.