How Long to Read Father of Canadian Astronautics

How Long Does it Take to Read Father of Canadian Astronautics?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Father of Canadian Astronautics by Peter R. Frise

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

On 4 October 1957 the science of astronautics was thrust into the limelight when the first artificial satellite went into orbit around the Earth. Politicians around the world scrambled to catch up and understand the significance of this enormous achievement. At that time most of Canada's top engineers were employed by such stalwart companies as De Havilland, Canadair and A V Roe Aircraft. However, the flight of Sputnik opened up a frontier which required a new breed of visionary missile-men. Men such as Phil Lapp. Working from within De Havilland's newly formed missile division, Lapp immediately recognised the new world that was opening up in Sputnik's wake. Within a few weeks of that momentous event he organised a meeting of his fellow engineers to inaugurate a "Canadian Astronautical Society" at the De Havilland factory in Downsview Ontario. This meeting heralded the birth of Canada's space program. This book takes the reader on a journey from Dr Lapp's humble beginnings in Toronto to the end of his life when he earned Canada's highest civilian award, the Order of Canada. Related in his own words he explains what led to Canada becoming one of the most respected forces in the world of astronautics. From the Avro Arrow, the Alouette Satellite, the birth of Direct- TV, to the Canadarm and Radarsat, Phil Lapp's story is an extraordinary tale of a unique man working in a historic time, meticulously related from his own uniquely Canadian perspective.

How long is Father of Canadian Astronautics?

Father of Canadian Astronautics by Peter R. Frise is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Father of Canadian Astronautics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Father of Canadian Astronautics aloud.

What Reading Level is Father of Canadian Astronautics?

Father of Canadian Astronautics is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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