Title: Beyond the Saga of Rocket Science: The Dawn of the Space Age
Author: Walter Sierra
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 9781493171224
Pages: 344
Genre: Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
Pacific Book Review
In the world of exploration, the greatest frontier that remains to be explored reaches beyond Earth’s atmosphere, well into the far reaches of space. As Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “Space exploration is a force of nature unto itself that no other force in society can rival.” In author Walter Sierra’s book Beyond the Saga of Rocket Science: In Space To Stay, readers are treated to a firmer understanding of the Apollo Space Programs and so much more.
In this third book in a four-book series exploring the production of rockets, the study of rocket science and the exploration of space as humanity knows it, the author takes readers throughout several years and steps within the space program. From the early days of the Apollo program to the modern-day International Space Station, also the differences and similarities between various rockets across different nations, this book covers a wide array of topics in the field of rocket science.
This was a fascinating, educational and detail-oriented read. The book delved into the intricate details of the various space programs, some which failed and some that succeeded. The book utilized visual aids and diagrams to illustrate the breakdown of the rockets themselves and showcase some of the most influential people on the various space programs throughout history. It is written in a very concise way which allows readers to absorb the information, whether they are an expert in the field or not.
This is a book for anyone who enjoys space, the space programs and rocket science as a whole, as well as educational and historical reads also. The author speaks with a wide knowledge of the subject and allows readers the opportunity to enjoy delving into the history of this subject. It is important for anyone wanting a full understanding of the series to grab the previous two books in the author’s series to fully understand the dawn of rocket science and the study of space overall.
This is a one-of-a-kind read that seems to fully encompass the space programs and space exploration throughout history. It is the perfect read for anyone who is seeking an educational read that will delve into the large scale stage of the space programs and how they’ve evolved over the years. Author Walter Sierra’s Beyond The Saga of Rocket Science: In Space To Stay is an illuminating read which fans of space exploration will not want to miss!
