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Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects

Apollo to the Moon: A History in 50 Objects

Teasel Muir-Harmony
Role: Author
Written by the curator of the Apollo Spacecraft Collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

In this work, Curator of the Apollo Spacecraft Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, Teasel Muir-Harmony, describes humanity’s journey to the moon and space through 50 objects. This book showcases the historic space exploration program that landed humans on the moon, advanced the world’s capabilities for space travel, and revolutionized our sense of humanity’s place in the universe. In addition to the objects of significance, Apollo to the Moon also tells the story of people who made the journey possible: the heroic astronauts as well as their supporters, including President John F. Kennedy, newsman Walter Cronkite, and NASA scientists such as Margaret Hamilton.