Beyond the Saga of Rocket Science

This is a one-of-a-kind read that seems to fully encompass the space programs and space exploration throughout history. It is the perfect read for anyone who is seeking an educational read that will delve into the large scale stage of the space programs and how they've evolved over the years. Author Walter Sierra's Beyond The Saga of Rocket Science: In Space To Stay is an illuminating read which fans of space exploration will not want to miss! This was a fascinating, educational and detail-oriented read. The book delved into the intricate details of the various space programs, some which failed and some that succeeded. The book utilized visual aids and diagrams to illustrate the breakdown of the rockets themselves and showcase some of the most influential people on the various space programs throughout history. It is written in a very concise way which allows readers to absorb the information, whether they are an expert in the field or not. Pacific Book Review Walter Sierra continues his epic chronicle of the history of rocketry in Beyond the Saga of Rocket Science. While his first two volumes progressed from 3rd century China through the Cold War and the space race, this volume picks up with the race to the moon and culminates in the early 21st century. Overall, the book's facts and figures are concrete and verifiable, and Sierra's vast knowledge is impressive....readers will find value in its charts, graphs and other factual, historical information. BlueInk Review Walter Sierra's Beyond the Saga of Rocket Science: In Space to Stay concerns the progress, struggles, setbacks, and victories of human space exploration...A meticulous, dazzling picture of human progress in rocket science that's packed with historical and scientific data, In Space to Stay is an enthusiastic review of the modern history of rocket science. The book's impressive stories about the history and technology of space exploration make it more able to stand on its own. They are sometimes funny, sometimes gross, and always awe-inspiring, capturing the danger, thrill, and complexities of space exploration. They are laced with hints at what the future of rocket science may hold, promising even more spectacular developments in the coming years. Clarion Foreword Reviews The author does a good job of simplifying complex calculus-derived orbital mechanics into simple concepts. He often does this by placing more technical data inside blue ""boxes"" interspersed throughout. There is a broad understanding of society's role in space exploration, with funding always being the central issue. But Sierra candidly reveals how the American military-industrial complex has been so completely interwoven with our space program, and how reams of huge multinational company proposals and contractor bidding have kept the cost extremely high. In addition, the author expertly addresses thought-provoking topics such as whether rocket engines are a thing of the past as well as possible futures in space exploration. U.S. Review of Books Sierra's phenomenally researched and lavishly illustrated book captures the excitement of that halcyon period, spanning everything from the Apollo missions and the Challenger space shuttle disaster to the International Space Station. Space-program aficionados could hardly ask for more detail, and the technically inclined can plumb the intricacies of ""density specific impulse"" and combustion dynamics. The author has a talent for making the science accessible even for the layman...A work that provides enough detail to satisfy laypeople and exacting space buffs. Kirkus Reviews