BackerLens
  • Discover
  • Trending
  • Features
  • Pricing
BackerLens
  • Discover
  • Trending
  • Features
  • Pricing
Discover›Nonfiction›A Cable to the Moon: The Immigrant Teen Behind Apo…
Nonfiction★ Staff PickLive on Kickstarter

A Cable to the Moon: The Immigrant Teen Behind Apollo 11

A Mexican immigrant teen built an Apollo 11 ground-test harness in Los Angeles in 1968. Back the book verified with NASA records.

Created by Guillermo Wightman · Launched Apr 7, 2026 · Closes May 12, 2026
Raised
$8K
Goal $13K
Backers
27
24 data points
Funded
62%
Of goal
Time Left
14 days left

Funding trend

24 snapshots since launch · refreshed every 4 hours

Apr 26, 2026Apr 27, 2026

Backer growth

Back this project on Kickstarter →

BackerLens tracks the public Kickstarter listing. We are not affiliated with the creator.

More breakouts in Nonfiction

01
Through Their Eyes and Mine, A story of CMV Deafness & Hope
Nonfiction·US
$555
12% of goal
+56.3%
24h
38
FINDEX
02
Facebook Ads for Authors: The Kindle Unlimited Edition
Nonfiction·US·★ Staff Pick
$20K
1005% funded
+11.8%
24h
62
FINDEX
03
Once Upon a TIme... Moana Pozzi
Nonfiction·FR·★ Staff Pick
$19K
81% of goal
+6.0%
24h
39
FINDEX
04
HEMA MANUAL: A Guide to Modern HEMA
Nonfiction·PL·★ Staff Pick
$8K
606% funded
+5.4%
24h
64
FINDEX
See all Nonfiction projects →
FINDEX SCORE
28/ 100
Low potential

Based on funding velocity, backer momentum, target completion, and Kickstarter staff-pick status.

Target completion62%
Backers27
Days running20d
Staff pickYes
Want alerts on projects like this?

Sign up free — save favorites, see real-time funding curves, and get the breakout board.

Open BackerLens Free →