NASA Countdown to Glory Hardcover Book 1989 First Print

A preowned vintage 1989 first printing hardcover edition of the book titled Countdown to Glory: NASA's Trials and Triumphs in Space, written by Kent Alexander. This large-format historical book measures approximately 14 inches by 10 inches and offers an in-depth retrospective of the American space program, from early rocket tests to the modern space shuttle era. The publication contains clean text pages, technical diagrams, and spectacular full-color photography capturing space shuttle launches, astronaut training, and orbital missions. The book includes its original illustrated dust jacket with minor edge shelf wear, protecting a solid black hardcover binding with crisp gold gilt spine lettering. Pre-owned books in vintage condition, sold as is.