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Ask an Astronaut

Author : Tim Peake
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473544947
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Ask an Astronaut written by Tim Peake and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim Peake Shortlisted for the British Book Award 2018 'Amazing . . . A brilliant book' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Have you ever thought of becoming an astronaut? Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's personal guide to life in space, based on his historic Principia mission, and the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth. How does it feel to orbit the earth ten times faster than a speeding bullet? What's it like to eat, sleep and go to the toilet in space? And where to next - the moon, mars or beyond? From training to launch, historic spacewalk to re-entry, Tim has a fascinating answer to everything you ever wanted to know. He reveals for readers of all ages the extraordinary secrets, cutting-edge science, and everyday wonders of life onboard the International Space Station. 'Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space' Times

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

Author : Chris Hadfield
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316253049
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth written by Chris Hadfield and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel to space and back with astronaut Chris Hadfield's "enthralling" bestseller as your eye-opening guide (Slate). Colonel Chris Hadfield has spent decades training as an astronaut and has logged nearly 4000 hours in space. During this time he has broken into a Space Station with a Swiss army knife, disposed of a live snake while piloting a plane, and been temporarily blinded while clinging to the exterior of an orbiting spacecraft. The secret to Col. Hadfield's success-and survival-is an unconventional philosophy he learned at NASA: prepare for the worst- and enjoy every moment of it. In An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, Col. Hadfield takes readers deep into his years of training and space exploration to show how to make the impossible possible. Through eye-opening, entertaining stories filled with the adrenaline of launch, the mesmerizing wonder of spacewalks, and the measured, calm responses mandated by crises, he explains how conventional wisdom can get in the way of achievement — and happiness. His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counterintuitive lessons: don't visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff. You might never be able to build a robot, pilot a spacecraft, make a music video or perform basic surgery in zero gravity like Col. Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth — especially your own. "Hadfield proves himself to be not only a fierce explorer of the universe, but also a deeply thoughtful explorer of the human condition." —Maria Popova, Brain Pickings

If I Were an Astronaut

Author : Eric Braun
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1404855343
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book If I Were an Astronaut written by Eric Braun and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses activities astronauts do while they're in space.

I Want to Be an Astronaut

Author : Byron Barton
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0064432807
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (644 download)

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Download or read book I Want to Be an Astronaut written by Byron Barton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1992-02-28 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blast-off! Up into the shy goes the space shuttle. Into orbit, the astronauts get a taste of ready-to-eat food, experience zero gravity, go for space walks, and even fix a satellite. It's fun to fly aboard the shuttle...and then come back to earth. ‘A young girl declares her longing to ‘fly on the shuttle into outer space.’ The familiar acts of eating, sleeping, and working become intense and special as she and the rest of the crew go about their business. The illustrations positively glow in this simple, lyrical picture book that will have nearly everyone off and flying.’ —SLJ. Notable Children's Book of 1988 (ALA) 1988 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1988 (NYT) Oustanding Science Trade Books for Children 1988 (NSTA/CBC)

The Ordinary Spaceman

Author : Clayton C. Anderson
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803277318
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Ordinary Spaceman written by Clayton C. Anderson and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2015-06 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's it like to travel at more than 850 MPH, riding in a supersonic T-38 twin turbojet engine airplane? What happens when the space station toilet breaks? How do astronauts "take out the trash" on a spacewalk, tightly encapsulated in a space suit with just a few layers of fabric and Kevlar between them and the unforgiving vacuum of outer space? 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 nearly forty hours of space walks. Having applied to NASA fifteen times over fifteen years to become an astronaut before his ultimate selection, Anderson offers a unique perspective on his life as a veteran space flier, one characterized by humility and perseverance. From the application process to launch aboard the space shuttle Atlantis, from serving as a family escort for the ill-fated Columbia crew in 2003 to his own daily struggles--family separation, competitive battles to win coveted flight assignments, the stress of a highly visible job, and the ever-present risk of having to make the ultimate sacrifice--Anderson shares the full range of his experiences. With a mix of levity and gravitas, Anderson gives an authentic view of the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the tragedies of life as a NASA astronaut.

The Astronaut Selection Test Book

Author : Tim Peake
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1473561035
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book The Astronaut Selection Test Book written by Tim Peake and published by Random House. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: _________________________ *The* puzzle book of 2018, as featured in the Times, Daily Telegraph, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Breakfast, and a Guardian Book of the Year pick. Have YOU got what it takes to be an astronaut? This book will help readers of all ages find out. Featuring 100 real astronaut tests and exercises from the European Space Agency's rigorous selection process, ranging from easy to fiendishly hard, The Astronaut Selection Test Book goes where no puzzle book has gone before. Including puzzles and tests on: · visual perception and logic · mental arithmetic and concentration · psychological readiness · teamwork and leadership · survival, physical and medical skills · foreign languages (every astronaut has to know Russian!) and much more, this richly illustrated book draws on Tim Peake's first-hand experience of applying to be an astronaut in 2008, when he and five others were chosen - out of over 8,000 applications! We've all dreamed of being an astronaut, though of the estimated 100 billion people who have ever lived, only 557 people have travelled to space. But with this unprecedented look into real astronaut selection, you might just find out your dreams can become reality... _________________________ HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM SOLVER... _______ 'Engrossing... a brain buster of a book... You'll learn plenty about space and what it takes to be an astronaut, but you'll also sharpen up your broader knowledge. For anyone interested in the space race and the imminent journey to Mars, here's the perfect stocking filler.' - STARBURST 'It's a brain work-out on steroids, stuffed with authentic selection tests... Entertaining and engaging... innovative, earnest, soulful and exhilarating' - BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE (5 STARS, Book of the Month) 'It's such a good idea... this is a very good thing for Christmas Day' - GRAHAM NORTON, BBC RADIO 2 'Everybody, get this book... it's a fascinating read' - CHRIS MOYLES, RADIO X 'A fantastic gift... more than just a quiz' - WI LIFE 'The perfect [book] for big thinkers' - BBC ARTS, 2018's Biggest Books

Prepare for Launch

Author : Erik Seedhouse
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441913505
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Prepare for Launch written by Erik Seedhouse and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's astronauts require many different abilities. They must not only be expert in performing flight simulations but must also be proficient in such dissimilar subjects as photography, thermodynamics, electrical repairs, flight procedures, oceanography, public affairs, and geology. In Prepare for Launch, the author introduces the technologies and myriad activities that constitute or affect astronaut training, such as the part-task trainers, emergency procedures, the fixed-based and motion-based simulators, virtual environment training, and the demands of training in the Weightless Environment Training Facility. With plans to return to the Moon and future missions to Mars, the current selection criteria and training are very different from those used for short duration mission Space Shuttle crews. Dr. Erik Seedhouse in this book focuses on how astronaut candidates are taught to cope with different needs and environments (for example, hibernation, artificial gravity, and bioethics issues) and also includes brief discussions of the astronaut application and selection process.

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Author : Dr Sheila Kanani
Publisher : How to be a
ISBN 13 : 9781788004442
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs written by Dr Sheila Kanani and published by How to be a. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An out-of-this-world book about space jobs for anyone from age 6+

Astronaut Handbook

Author : Meghan McCarthy
Publisher : Dragonfly Books
ISBN 13 : 0399555463
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Astronaut Handbook written by Meghan McCarthy and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Blast off in this fun nonfiction picture book by the author of Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum to find out! With an appealing text and funny, brightly colored illustrations, Meghan McCarthy transports aspiring space travelers to astronaut school in her young nonfiction picture book. Take a ride on the “Vomit Comet” and learn how it feels to be weightless. Try a bite of astronaut food, such as delicious freeze-dried ice cream. Have your measurements taken—100 of your hand alone—for your very own space suit. Get ready for liftoff! “McCarthy introduces the paraphernalia of rocket travel with a corollary, direct humor that understands and respects its audience.” —Booklist “This appealing book is sure to find a wide audience.” —School Library Journal

How to Become an Astronaut for Kids!

Author : Eric Z
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book How to Become an Astronaut for Kids! written by Eric Z and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to become an Astronaut for KIDS! Start your child's Astronaut training and Go to the moon and back! Specially designed for kids ages 5 - 12. Do YOU know how to become an Astronaut? What do you do when your little girl or boy says, "I wanna be an Astronaut when I grow up!" and you don't know yourself!? Here it is, you can put this in her or his little hands and say "This is it kid, your handbook for becoming an astronaut!" ENGAGING pics with just the right amount of words helps your child learn, and at their own pace, because they want to! We should never make the mistake of "dumbing down" our material for what we "perceive" as the right difficulty level for a certain age. Let your kid decide. This book starts out super simple and then gets a little more technical in the end. Just right for all ages! Astronaut training, the Apollo 11 mission, and a very detailed journey to the moon and back and much much more! All with fabulous full-color FULL-PAGE photos in this book to get your kids motivated! Help your kid learn to read - he or she will WANT to read this if they like planes or want to be an astronaut. Children need role models today, additionally READING -instead of playing video games- should be more encouraged. This is an INTERACTIVE book with lots of Videos--no Apps required!. DEFINITIONS for the harder words are provided to ADVANCE reading skills and comprehension. Razor-sharp graphics and DIAGRAMS to explain the cool parts of the spacecraft and ANSWER all of those questions your kids might have :-) ! 80+ pages of LARGE PRINT (16pt.) 8.5 x 11" More Detailed Breakdown: Becoming an Astronaut NASA's requirements to become an Astronaut Astronaut training The Centrifuge Weightlessness Training Weightlessness training in the swimming pool Zero G Aircraft "The Vomit Comet" Astronaut Suits How Does a Rocket Engine Work? The Moon Mission - Apollo 11 Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin Michael Collins The Saturn V Rocket and rocket stages The Apollo Spacecraft: The Apollo Command Module The Apollo Service Module The Command and Service Module The Apollo Lunar Module Going to the Moon - Step by Step Gravity on the Moon Moon Buggies Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) Returning from the Moon and REENTRY! And more!... This book motivates by linking cool pics for kids to cool content - WORDS Scroll up and grab a copy today! OBLITERATE THE LEADERSHIP GAP! www.Kidsbooks.Club

Preparing for the High Frontier

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309218705
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Preparing for the High Frontier written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) retires the Space Shuttle and shifts involvement in International Space Station (ISS) operations, changes in the role and requirements of NASA's Astronaut Corps will take place. At the request of NASA, the National Research Council (NRC) addressed three main questions about these changes: what should be the role and size of Johnson Space Center's (JSC) Flight Crew Operations Directorate (FCOD); what will be the requirements of astronaut training facilities; and is the Astronaut Corps' fleet of training aircraft a cost-effective means of preparing astronauts for NASA's spaceflight program? This report presents an assessment of several issues driven by these questions. This report does not address explicitly the future of human spaceflight.

How to Astronaut

Author : Terry Virts
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1523512040
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book How to Astronaut written by Terry Virts and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 Ride shotgun on a trip to space with astronaut Terry Virts. A born storyteller with a gift for the surprising turn of phrase and eye for the perfect you-are-there details, he captures all the highs, lows, humor, and wonder of an experience few will ever know firsthand. Featuring stories covering survival training, space shuttle emergencies, bad bosses, the art of putting on a spacesuit, time travel, and much more!

Becoming an Astronaut

Author : Ellen Lawrence
Publisher : Space-Ology
ISBN 13 : 9781642801743
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Becoming an Astronaut written by Ellen Lawrence and published by Space-Ology. This book was released on 2019 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Young readers will learn all about space."--

Do You Want to Be an Astronaut

Author : Elsa Shiju
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do You Want to Be an Astronaut written by Elsa Shiju and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Realistic Guide to Become an Astronaut at a Young Age

Diary of an Apprentice Astronaut

Author : Samantha Cristoforetti
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1615198431
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (151 download)

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Download or read book Diary of an Apprentice Astronaut written by Samantha Cristoforetti and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti’s intimate account of her first journey to the International Space Station, to which she returns in 2022, as commander of Expedition 68a—only the fourth woman to command the ISS, praised by Scott Kelly for its “incredible detail and great writing.” Two hundred days orbiting Earth on the International Space Station. Five years working and training with the aerospace community across the world. A lifetime of choices leading to the stars. These are the components of Samantha Cristoforetti’s dream, a dream she invites us to share in this intimate account of an astronaut’s journey to space. She views the triumphs and disappointments of that journey with a poet’s eye and a philosopher’s mind—and an engineer’s gift for detail that brings each experience into sharp focus. With Cristoforetti as our guide, we’re called to become “apprentice astronauts” and experience the world anew through the visor of a space suit’s helmet. Bonding with crew members to tackle challenges as a team, lifting off from the launchpad in a roar of engines, discovering the strange wonders of weightlessness, seeing Earth with a fresh perspective after a bittersweet return to solid ground . . . all these moments and more reveal what it really takes to escape our planet’s gravity in pursuit of a goal.

I Want to Be... an Astronaut

Author : Stephanie Maze
Publisher : Turtleback Books
ISBN 13 : 9780606165242
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (652 download)

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Download or read book I Want to Be... an Astronaut written by Stephanie Maze and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1999-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreams of flying can come true, and this book can help launch young readers toward a lofty career as an astronaut. Filled with fascinating photographs and facts about the history and the future of space exploration, "I Want to Be an Astronaut "encourages young readers to get started right now!

Endurance

Author : Scott Kelly
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 1524731609
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Endurance written by Scott Kelly and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BEST SELLER A stunning, personal memoir from the astronaut and modern-day hero who spent a record-breaking year aboard the International Space Station—a message of hope for the future that will inspire for generations to come. The veteran of four spaceflights and the American record holder for consecutive days spent in space, Scott Kelly has experienced things very few have. Now, he takes us inside a sphere utterly hostile to human life. He describes navigating the extreme challenge of long-term spaceflight, both life-threatening and mundane: the devastating effects on the body; the isolation from everyone he loves and the comforts of Earth; the catastrophic risks of colliding with space junk; and the still more haunting threat of being unable to help should tragedy strike at home--an agonizing situation Kelly faced when, on a previous mission, his twin brother's wife, American Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was shot while he still had two months in space. Kelly's humanity, compassion, humor, and determination resonate throughout, as he recalls his rough-and-tumble New Jersey childhood and the youthful inspiration that sparked his astounding career, and as he makes clear his belief that Mars will be the next, ultimately challenging, step in spaceflight. In Endurance, we see the triumph of the human imagination, the strength of the human will, and the infinite wonder of the galaxy.