travel answered by three-time Space Shuttle astronaut R. Mike Mullane. Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong says ""Even space experts can learn from this entertaining collection of the facts behind the facts."" Great for young
kids, teens and adults!Features / Reviews:Publisher's Note""An excellent reference. This
book has to be on the shelf of every space buff."" —James Lovell, Commander, Apollo 13Get the inside story on outer space from three-time shuttle astronaut R. Mike Mullane""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 1989-1992Veteran space shuttle astronaut Mike Mullane tells readers what space travel is ""really"" like, as he answers the most common questions about space and the adventures of life as an astronaut30 photos. 20 illustrationsTable of Contents: Space Physics Space Shuttle Pre-Mission and Launch Operations Space Shuttle Orbit Operations Life in Space Space Physiology Space Shuttle Entry and Relanding Challenger Astronaut Facts The Future Format: Paperback: Illustrated: 256 pages Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (02/01/1997)"
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