Rowland White's fourth book tells the tale of the development of the first two Space Shuttles, Enterprise and Columbia. Following the crews that would glide Enterprise from the back of a 747 and then blast off atop the loudest rockets ever built, Into The Black is a fascinating tribute to Columbia.

Books, ReviewsMatthew Bone23 April 2016Rowland White, Into The Black, Space, Space Shuttle, Columbia, Enterprise, John Young, Bob Crippen, Vulcan 607, Phoenix Squadron, Storm Force, NASA, Edwards Air Force Base, Chuck YeagerComment

The Martian by Andy Weir

I have a terrible habit of discovering great books late through film. So, it is through another film I discover something I wish I'd picked up when it was released. Ridley Scott's new film, due in November, is an adaptation of Andy Weir's The Martian. It looks really good, even if the cast cross over with Interstellar's big "surprise" reveal is unfortunate. I'll embed the trailer at the bottom, but it's the book were are going to chat about here. Well, maybe, gush. I read it in one sitting.

Books, ReviewsMatthew Bone12 June 2015The Martian, Andy Weir, Mark Watney, Ares, Ares 3, NASA, Space, Mars, Book, Books, stranded, abandoned, Apollo, Apollo 13, The Right Stuff, Sir Ridley Scott, Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Interstellar Comment