Like most people, I had a passing understanding of what had happened with the Apollo 13 mission due to references in other books about space exploration. This was the first text I'd read dedicated to the subject and it was enlightening. Edge takes us through an abridged history of the space program and how those previous missions influenced the approach and goals of Apollo 13. A fair portion is dedicated to the disaster itself and the complications it presented to the astronauts. The final portion of the book is focused on what we learned from the mission. Not only about what cause the explosion but about improvising solutions, having disaster plans, and the efficiency of the teams in Houston and aboard the craft itself in making calculations and running simulations. Its a fascinating, multi-faceted event well conveyed by this book.
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