First Fleet: NASA's Space Shuttle Program 1981-1986

A project in Columbus, OH by John A. Chakeres
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First Fleet is an enduring photographic portrait of the early years of NASA's Space Shuttle programs. Daylight Books fall 2018.
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Backers: 328
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86

Funded: $28,117 of $16,000
Dates: Oct 29th -> Dec 3rd (36 days)
Project By: John A. Chakeres
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December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone. We are on the final approach of our Kickstarter campaign and I’m grateful for all the support everyone has shown for this project. Once again I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and belief in this project. We... (Read More)

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November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone. We did it!! We reached our goal with 4 days left in the campaign. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support on this project. This book has been many years in the making and with your help I will finally be able to bring... (Read More)

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November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I thought it was time to give everyone a new update. We finished week number 2 of the campaign with great results. We now have a little over $7000 in pledges and have achieved 44% of our goal. Thank you to all the new people who have pledged this... (Read More)

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November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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