9 Must Read Books for Rocket Fans
You can't miss reading them!
We receive lots of messages for book recommendations in the field of rocket and space science. Thought of sharing our 9 personal favorites.
"Rocket Boys" by Homer Hickam
This memoir tells the story of a young boy who dreams of building and launching rockets in a small West Virginia town during the 1950s.
"Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants" by John D. Clark
This book covers the history of rocket fuel and propulsion including the dangerous experiments and accidents that occurred during the process.
"The Right Stuff" by Tom Wolfe
This book chronicles the early days of the US space program and the test pilots who risked their lives to become the first astronauts.
"Rockets and People" by Boris Chertok
This book offers a first-hand account of the Soviet space program, written by one of its key engineers.
"Spaceflight: The Complete Story from Sputnik to Curiosity" by Giles Sparrow
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of spaceflight, including key missions and technological advancements.
“Liftoff: Elon Musk and the desperate early days that launched SpaceX” - By Eric Berger
This book covers the story of SpaceX's beginning and early days till the launch of Falcon 9. From different failures, hiring decisions, and Elon’s working style to hard-core engineering, the book covers the subject in extreme detail.
If you are a die-hard SpaceX fan, you would definitely love this book!
Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys
In this book, Michael Collins captures his personal journey from Air Force pilot to historic spaceflight on Gemini 10. He shares the beauty of space, the Apollo 11 spacewalk, and a unique perspective of Earth from the moon.
Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon
This book covers the Apollo 8 mission. The inside story of three astronauts who took on the challenge of mankind’s historic first mission to the Moon.
Beyond: The Astonishing Story of the First Human to Leave Our Planet and Journey into Space
This book recounts the daring tale of the flight of Yuri Gagarin. The story of two superpowers US and USSR taking substantial risks to win the space race.
Which of the above have you already read and loved? What are your favorite books in this field that you would recommend us to read? Let us know in the comments.