Apollo
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Apollo
Buy Now for £16.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Bob Souer
About this listen
Apollo is the behind-the-scenes story of an epic achievement. Based on exhaustive research that included many exclusive interviews, Apollo tells how America went from a standing start to a landing on the moon at a speed that now seems impossible. It describes the unprecedented engineering challenges that had to be overcome to create the mammoth Saturn V and the facilities to launch it. It takes you onto the gantries at Cape Canaveral and behind the consoles of Houston's Mission Control as it relives the tragedy of the fire on Apollo 1, the first descent to the lunar surface, and the rescue of Apollo 13.
A story of daring bordering on recklessness on the ground and life-and-death decisions made in seconds during the flights, Apollo captures the drama of humans leaving Earth for the first time.
©2004 Charles Murray and Catherine Bly Cox (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...
What listeners say about Apollo
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- RICHARD G A COOK
- 24-12-23
Brilliant history
I liked the focus on some of the lessor known people who were vital to success of the Apollo program. Also the technical descriptions in the book were done vert well, without diagrams to reference
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Monty
- 31-10-24
Mind blowing and enthralling.
The best of human endeavour and sacrifice well documented and narrated. I would humbly highly recommend it.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Wayne
- 12-08-22
Amazing
Absolutely wonderful understanding of the people involved in mans greatest endeavour of all time. Truly inspirational
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Skinfull
- 17-12-24
excellent read, hooked from the start
such a good story, I didn't want it to end!! I really enjoyed all the engineering details and how everyone was vying for the best result throughout. so good.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mike Milton
- 09-05-23
fantastic telling of a hard work story
this book seems to capture all of the energy of the 60s, but being really realistic about the hard work. It took rather than the glamour of the Kennedys or the astronauts from the Mercury programme.
The readers voice gives a feeling of that period, but without being hyperbolic, and over the top as some American narratives can be.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Paul486
- 16-12-23
Interesting and inspiring
A well narrated history of the people who designed built and managed the American moon landing. Inspiring men who were making history without being in the public eye.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- E
- 16-04-24
Astonishing
This book is an education as to what can be done by determined individuals and teams. If you grew up during the Apollo era this has to be listened too, if you did not, it should still be listened to. An excellent real life story of success
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- East end farmer
- 01-07-20
living on the edge
brilliant book, it makes you realise the people involved were a different breed completely
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Hamish M Imrie
- 08-09-19
Excellent
Have listened to a few Apollo experiences and the detail in this book is unrivalled ! Very interesting and well written book !
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 22-05-24
amazing details
Really fascinating account of the apollo project. Great to hear from another perspective. sad to think of the opportunity missed by not continuing to go to the moon
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!