About the book
In At the Edge of Space, Milton O. Thompson tells the dramatic story of one of the most successful research aircraft ever flown. The first full-length account of the X-15 program, the book profiles the twelve test pilots (Neil Armstrong, Joe Engle, Scott Crossfield, and the author among them) chosen for the program. Thompson has translated a highly technical subject into readable accounts of each pilot's participation, including many heroic and humorous anecdotes and highlighting the pilots' careers after the program ended in 1968.
Editions of At the Edge of Space
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781588340788
- EBook
- ISBN 9781588343864
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In At the Edge of Space, Milton O. Thompson tells the dramatic story of one of the most successful research aircraft ever flown. The first full-length account of the X-15 program, the book profiles the twelve test pilots (Neil Armstrong, Joe Engle, Scott Crossfield, and the author among them) chosen for the program. Thompson has translated a highly technical subject into readable accounts of each pilot's participation, including many heroic and humorous anecdotes and highlighting the pilots' careers after the program ended in 1968.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is At the Edge of Space about?
In At the Edge of Space, Milton O. Thompson tells the dramatic story of one of the most successful research aircraft ever flown. The first full-length account of the X-15 program, the book profiles the twelve test pilots (Neil Armstrong, Joe Engle, Scott Crossfield, and the author among them) chosen for the program. Thompson has translated a highly technical subject into readable accounts of each pilot's participation, including many heroic and humorous anecdotes and highlighting the pilots' careers after the program ended in 1968.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in At the Edge of Space?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Military forces and sectors > Air forces and warfare
Where can I read a sample of At the Edge of Space?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781588340788
Who is/are the Author/s of the book At the Edge of Space?
Milton O. Thompson
Who is the Publisher of the book At the Edge of Space?
Smithsonian
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
At the Edge of Space is available as paperback(ISBN 9781588340788) and ebook(ISBN 9781588343864)
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