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Questions about Moon Shot

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who wrote the book Moon Shot published in 1994?

Alan Shepard served as the primary author of the book Moon Shot. He collaborated with Jay Barbree and Howard Benedict to write the text.

When did Donald K. Slayton die before the Moon Shot project finished?

Donald K. Slayton passed away during the year 1993. His name remained on the title page despite his death occurring before the project concluded.

What year did the four-part Moon Shot documentary air on TBS?

Television viewers saw a four-part documentary air on TBS in 1994. Barry Corbin provided narration for the series throughout the broadcast.

Why is Donald K. Slayton listed as an author if he died before completion?

Slayton held the title of author despite not writing the content himself because he played a key role in astronaut selection early on. The producers honored his contribution by keeping his credit visible until the end.

Did critics question the authenticity of photographs in the Moon Shot book?

Critics questioned the authenticity of certain claims within the text regarding specific allegations about photographs found inside the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal. Chaikin commented on faked images discovered in the book while James Scotti offered additional observations about Moon Shot itself.