Get the inside story on outer space from three-time shuttle astronaut R. Mike Mullane. "An excellent reference. This book has to be on the shelf of every space buff." --James Lovell, Commander, Apollo 13 "A fascinating collection of honest, factual, from-the-heart answers to the most often asked questions about spaceflight and spacefliers. Required reading for all who aspire to travel in space." --Kathy Thornton, 4-mission Shuttle Astronaut, World Record Holder for Spacewalks by a Woman. "A brilliant addition to the understanding of space flight. Only a man who has been there--outer space--and done that--fly the Space Shuttle--could render the complexities of flying in space so lucidly." --Walter J. Boyne, Colonel, USAF (Ret.), Former Director, National Air and Space Museum. "A highly informative inside view of what astronauts really experience in space." --Ed Buckbee, Former Director, U.S. Space & Rocket and U.S. Space Camp. "All astronauts have been peppered with great questions. Mike Mullane has great answers." --Vice Admiral Richard H. Truly, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Columbia 1981, Challenger 1983, NASA Administrator 1989-1992.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Space Physics.
Space Shuttle Pre-Mission and Launch Operations.
Space Shuttle Orbit Operations.
Life in Space.
Space Physiology.
Space Shuttle Reentry and Landing.
Challenger.
Astronaut Facts.
The Future.
Index.
