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"John Young has been at the center of human spaceflight since the mid-1960s, and his revealing autobiography speaks to internal issues, external possibilities, and the commitment of this individual to the movement of humanity beyond earth. "--Roger D. Launius, senior curator, space history, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum "Young covers over forty years of NASA history in this breakthrough memoir, one that will inspire admiration for his achievements but also raise questions about the overall American space-faring enterprise. "--Michael H. Gorn, author of "NASA: The Complete Illustrated History" He walked on the Moon. He flew six space missions in three different programs--more than any other human. He served with NASA for more than four decades.