Publisher's Synopsis
'5.4.3.2.1. Zero-all engines running and we have lift off on Apollo 11!' On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11, roars forever upwards into the heavens and beyond. The astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins travel for three days and nights until they enter into Moon orbit. Mission commander Armstrong and pilot Aldrin put the lunar module Eagle down on July 20, 1969.'Houston: Tranquillity base here. Be advised: The Eagle has landed!'Armstrong becomes the first to walk on the lunar surface and describes the event for the world to hear: 'One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'But what very few people know is that before he left the Moon surface Commander Neil Armstrong performed one last mission before heading home. This being done on behalf of a young boy on a far-away planet and distant English shores. Armstrong bends down and gently brushes away moon dust to place the letter and a Russian coin in the ground before standing back and saluting.'God bless you Yuri and you too young Charlie Baker. You do him proud with your life young man and make sure our friend lives forever in your heart.'So we begin: This is the story of Starman..
