It's a Question of Space
Having spent over 150 days on his first tour of the International Space Station, it’s safe to say that Clayton C. Anderson knows a thing or two about space travel.
How to Astronaut
"There's something intriguing to be learned on practically every page... [How to Astronaut] captures the details of an extraordinary job and turns even the mundane aspects of space travel into something fascinating."––Publishers Weekly ...
If You Were An-- Astronaut
Describes the training and experience of astronauts who fly the space shuttle.
Inventing the American Astronaut
Who were the men who led America's first expeditions into space?
Ask the Astronaut
Jones also explores the future of spaceflight, both professional and commercial, in the years to come. Ask the Astronaut is a delight for all readers, especially "armchair astronauts" and younger, 21st century space explorers.
The Life of an Astronaut
This book describes the requirements, training, tasks, and duties of astronauts and covers such topics as operating a spacecraft and living in space.
Who's who of NASA Astronauts
... Astronaut Office Astronaut Office Astronaut Office Astronaut Encounter Astronaut Office PO Box 3161 President Casper , John H. Director Cenker , Robert Cernan , Eugene A. Aerospace Consultant Chairman Chamitoff , Gregory E. Astronaut ...
The Orbital Perspective - An Astronaut's View
This book is a call to action for each of us to care for the most important space station of all: planet Earth. You don’t need to be an astronaut to have the orbital perspective.
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
... astronaut applicants are eliminated for medical reasons. To be healthy enough to risk six months on a space station not only requires normal, exercise-based fitness, but also fundamental congenital health. It's important to take care of ...
Star Crossed
This book spotlights the often-overlooked psychological health of astronauts, exploring how they are cared for by NASA doctors and what changes have been made in recent years to support space travelers on long-term missions.
NASA's First Space Shuttle Astronaut Selection
I've gone back to it several times as a reference source.” - TFNG Steve Hawley, 5-time Space Shuttle Mission Specialist Astronaut "The TFNG book is incredible and amazingly thorough! The detail in the book is awesome!
The Ordinary Spaceman
The Ordinary Spaceman puts you in the flight suit of U.S. astronaut Clayton C. Anderson and takes you on the journey of this small-town boy from Nebraska who spent 167 days living and working on the International Space Station, including ...
Ready for Launch
Using ten life-changing moments from his path to space, astronaut Scott Kelly shares his advice for mastering fear and failure and turning our daily struggles into rocket fuel for success—the perfect gift for graduations and other ...
The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet
... Astronaut's. Guide. tO. leAVING. THE. pLANET. Another useful astronaut skill you can start pursuing right now is learning a new language. While US astronauts communicate with mission control in Houston, Texas, that's not the only control ...
Cutting-Edge Astronaut Training
As part of the Searchlight BooksTM collection, this series explores the latest and greatest in space exploration. Fascinating text and vivid photos bring these amazing breakthroughs to life!
The Astronaut's Cookbook
... astronaut ice cream to the public. The rest is history. It has become a top-selling item in museum gift shops all around the world. LYOPHILIZATION,. OR. HOW. TO. MAKE. ASTRONAUT. ICE. CREAM. Freeze-drying, or lyophilization, is a process ...
Handprints on Hubble
Sullivan explains that “maintainability” was designed into Hubble, and she describes the work of inventing the tools and processes that made on-orbit maintenance possible.
The Astronaut's Wife
... astronaut wife . In between unpacking boxes , I read a history of what was once called the Astronaut Wives Club , now the Astronaut Spouses Group . I was blown away by the wives of the early space program . These women bonded together ...
Space Pioneers
Photographs and illustrations describe what astronauts do in space, what it's like to travel into space, and how to become an astronaut.
Becoming an Astronaut
What does it take to become an astronaut?