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Honeysuckle Creek: The Story of Tom Reid, a Little Dish and Neil Armstrong's First Step

Honeysuckle Creek: The Story of Tom Reid, a Little Dish and Neil Armstrong's First Step

Tink, Andrew

Paperback

Australia & OceaniaTechnology & EngineeringAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1742236081
ISBN13: 9781742236087
Publisher: NewSouth Books
Published: Feb 1 2019
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.80
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
A gripping account of Australia's pivotal role in the Apollo 11 Moon landing. This is the story of Tom Reid and the Honeysuckle Creek tracking station near Canberra, which transmitted the iconic images of Neil Armstrong's first step to a global audience. Part biography, part historical narrative, this is a compelling account of a man and a team at the heart of a world-changing event.

Discover the unsung heroes behind the scenes of the Apollo 11 mission and their dedication to making the impossible possible. Learn about the cutting-edge technology and the challenges they faced in transmitting live television from the Moon.

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