A gripping account of Australia's pivotal role in the Apollo 11 Moon landing.This is the story of Tom Reid and the Honeysuckle Creek tracking station near Canberra, which transmitted the iconic images of Neil Armstrong's first step to a global audience. Part biography, part historical narrative, this is a compelling account of a man and a team at the heart of a world-changing event.
Discover the unsung heroes behind the scenes of the Apollo 11 mission and their dedication to making the impossible possible. Learn about the cutting-edge technology and the challenges they faced in transmitting live television from the Moon.
Honeysuckle Creekreveals the human side of space exploration, celebrating the Australian contribution to one of humanity's greatest achievements. Perfect for readers interested in space history, Australian stories, and the Cold War era.
Andrew Tink is an author and adjunct professor at Macquarie University. His biography William Charles Wentworth won The Nib award for literature in 2010.
Most of us have seen The Dish but few know the reality behind the televised images of Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. Andrew Tink reveals the role played by Honeysuckle Creek tracking station near Canberra and its director, Tom Reid, in Armstrong’s moonwalk. This dramatic event, and the story of scientist Tom Reid himself, are set against the backdrop of space exploration’s heyday. Readers will learn of the extraordinary skill and global collaboration necessary for what really was a giant leap.
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