Who wrote In the Shadow of the Moon: A Challenging Journey to Tranquility?
The book was written by Francis French and Colin Burgess, both space historians. It was published in 2007 by the University of Nebraska Press as part of the Outward Odyssey spaceflight history series.
What time period does In the Shadow of the Moon by French and Burgess cover?
The book covers the American and Soviet space programs from 1965 onwards, tracing the Gemini, Soyuz, and early Apollo flights through to the first Moon landing by Apollo 11.
What awards did In the Shadow of the Moon by Francis French and Colin Burgess receive?
The book was named a finalist for the 2007 Eugene M. Emme Award for Astronautical Literature by the American Astronautical Society. Choice magazine also named it an Outstanding Academic Title in 2009.
Is the book In the Shadow of the Moon related to the documentary of the same name?
No. Although the book and the documentary share a title and both include original interviews with Apollo lunar astronauts, the book is neither a source for the documentary nor a tie-in to it. They were produced independently.
What series does In the Shadow of the Moon belong to?
It is the second volume in the Outward Odyssey spaceflight history series, published by the University of Nebraska Press.
What kinds of interviews are included in In the Shadow of the Moon by French and Burgess?
The book draws on original personal interviews with astronauts, cosmonauts, and people who worked closely with them. These interviews were conducted specifically for the book rather than drawn from previously published sources.