Embark on a captivating photographic journey beyond Earth from the dawn of human space
exploration through the untold story of the Mercury and Gemini missions'Wickedly exciting' Tom
Hanks'Experience the same incredible awe as we astronauts did on those very first voyages into
space' Jim Lovell Gemini 7 & 12 Apollo 8 & 13'An unprecedented trip back in time... a vibrant
new living record' Gene Kranz Flight Director Mercury Gemini ApolloWhen we think of the
history of space exploration we can't help but think of the Apollo missions and Neil
Armstrong's one giant leap. But what about the small steps that enabled NASA to reach for the
Moon? Astronauts working on the earliest space missions from Project Mercury to the Gemini
missions of the mid-1960s answered fundamental questions about the possibilities of
long-duration space travel paving the way for the Apollo missions and ultimately the Moon
landings. They also took the first and still some of the finest images of Earth ever captured
on film. Now the bestselling author of Apollo Remastered Andy Saunders has restored images
from these first missions to show them in unprecedented detail and tell their full story
filled with dramatic life or death moments mischievous pranks and astonishing triumphs. This
stunning visual odyssey brings to life the pivotal intimate moments of early space travel
unveiling the raw beauty and profound challenges faced by the pioneering astronauts pushing the
boundaries of human achievement. Gemini and Mercury Remastered is a striking tribute to the
visionaries who dared to dream beyond our world and a testament to the enduring power of
exploration.
