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Enthusiasts of space exploration have long waited for John Young to tell the story of his two Gemini flights, his two Apollo missions, the first Space Shuttle flight, and the first Spacelab mission. This memoir delivers all that and more: Young's journey from engineering graduate to fighter pilot, to test pilot, to astronaut, to high NASA official.

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A fascinating life."" - Space Review

""An intensely enjoyable book."" - AmericaSpace.com

""If you have been waiting for a book from the only moonwalker without one you will not be disappointed with Forever Young. John W. Young, with James R. Hansen, has written the epic story if his life not only of adventure, but service to his country and inspiration for the future."" - Ad Astra

""n incredible read, fast paced at times with great insight into Young's mind as he takes you with him as he soars into earth orbit and upon the vast ocean of space."" - Examiner.com

Forever Young A Life of Adventure in Air and Space

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      Publisher MP-FLO Uni Press of Florida
      Published 12/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780813066042
      978-0813066042
      ISBN-10 0813066042
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      Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Aerospace and aviation technology Astronautics Not Just Books Stationery

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Enthusiasts of space exploration have long waited for John Young to tell the story of his two Gemini flights, his two Apollo missions, the first Space Shuttle flight, and the first Spacelab mission. This memoir delivers all that and more: Young's journey from engineering graduate to fighter pilot, to test pilot, to astronaut, to high NASA official.

      Trade Review
      A fascinating life."" - Space Review

      ""An intensely enjoyable book."" - AmericaSpace.com

      ""If you have been waiting for a book from the only moonwalker without one you will not be disappointed with Forever Young. John W. Young, with James R. Hansen, has written the epic story if his life not only of adventure, but service to his country and inspiration for the future."" - Ad Astra

      ""n incredible read, fast paced at times with great insight into Young's mind as he takes you with him as he soars into earth orbit and upon the vast ocean of space."" - Examiner.com

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