Failure is not an Option

Author: Gene Kranz
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publ. Date: 2009
Language: English

The gripping firsthand account of the early days of NASA, written by the legendary Flight Director Gene Kranz.

This book takes readers inside Mission Control from the pioneering Mercury and Gemini missions to the historic Apollo 11 moon landing and the harrowing rescue of Apollo 13.

Kranz chronicles the high-stakes decision-making, the technical triumphs, and the unwavering discipline required to lead “the guys in the trenches” through the most dangerous missions in human history.