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Tom Wolfe delivers a high-octane account of the early days of the American space program, focusing on the test pilots who risked everything to become the first astronauts. He explores the unseen competition and raw bravery required to strap into a rocket and hurtle into the unknown. This narrative moves beyond technical logs to capture the wild, adrenaline-fueled culture of the men who possessed …
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