posted 10-21-2024 01:13 PM               

From going to middle school with the astronaut's kids, to covering the Apollo 11, 12, 13, and 15 missions onsite at the Manned Spacecraft Center with the news media, to a 42 year career with NASA (spent at JSC, KSC, and NASA HQS), followed by serving as an officer on the NASA Alumni League-JSC Board of Directors, Herb Baker has spent most of his life involved with NASA, supporting the Space Shuttle, ISS, Constellation, and Orion Programs as well as Flight Operations, including support to the Astronaut Office.

From the Apollo missions to the groundbreaking Artemis program that aims to return humanity to the lunar surface, this book chronicles the evolution of NASA through the eyes of someone who lived it. With vivid recollections, the author shares behind-the-scenes stories of the triumphs and challenges that helped shape the course of space exploration.

Whether you're a space enthusiast, a history buff, or someone fascinated by the human spirit's relentless pursuit of the unknown, From Apollo to Artemis provides an insider's perspective on NASA's most ambitious endeavors. The author's personal anecdotes, combined with historical context, create a rich narrative that captures the excitement, dedication, and innovation that define NASA.

• Paperback, 348 pages
  
• self-published (October 17, 2024)
  
• ISBN-13: 979-8218459024

posted 11-11-2024 06:10 PM               

The personal anecdotes give you a fly-on-the-wall feel as you read what Herb has to tell you.