Astronaut Maker

One of the most elusive and controversial figures in NASA''s history, George W. S. Abbey was called "the Dark Lord," "the Godfather," and "UNO"—short for unidentified NASA official. He was said to be secretive, despotic, a Space Age Machiavelli. Yet Abbey had more influence on human spaceflight than almost anyone in history. His story has never been told—until now.
The Astronaut Maker takes r...