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Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX 2021
Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX is a 2021 book written by science journalist Eric Berger that examines the formative years of SpaceX and Elon Musk's involvement in the company’s creation and continuation. The book was published by William Morrow on March 2, 2021. It centers on the first four Falcon 1 rocket launches and the close failure of SpaceX prior to its successful orbital flight in 2008.
The narrative includes interviews with present and former SpaceX employees, such as engineers, mechanics, designers, and executives, including Musk himself. The book traces the company’s journey from its start in El Segundo, through engine testing in Texas, and up to launches conducted at Kwajalein Atoll.
Details
- Publisher
- William Morrow
- ISBN
- 9780062979971
- Pages
- 288
- Format
