This volume investigates the technical, logistical, and human achievements required to execute the Apollo lunar landing program. Edited by Edgar M. Cortright, a former NASA official, the book compiles firsthand accounts and technical reports from the engineers, scientists, and astronauts who managed the program. It argues that the success of the moon landings resulted from a massive, coordinated effort of industrial, academic, and governmental collaboration.

Experts and space enthusiasts frequently cite this work as a foundational primary source for understanding the technical realities of the Apollo program. Readers often note the density of the technical prose, which provides a high level of detail regarding the engineering challenges faced by the mission teams.