Name: Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir (en Inglés)
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Author: Jones, Tom
ISBN: 9781588344045

portada Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Autor

Tom Jones

Editorial

Smithsonian Books

Año

2016

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

370

Encuadernación

Tapa Dura

Dimensiones

22.9 x 15.0 x 2.5 cm

Peso

0.41 kg.

ISBN13

9781588344045

Categorías

Biografías de científicos y doctores
Astrofísica
Tecnología aeroespacial y aeronáutica
Astronáutica

Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir (en Inglés)

Tom Jones (Autor) · Smithsonian Books · Tapa Dura

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Reseña del libro "Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir (en Inglés)"

A gripping first-hand account of life in space and the making of an astronaut. What is it like to fly the space shuttle and work on and in the International Space Station? Veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones is uniquely qualified to give the details: he flew four shuttle missions and led three space walks to deliver the US Lab to the Station. . From B-52 pilot during the Cold War, to a PhD in planetary science, to the unbelievable rigors of astronaut training, his career inevitably pointed him toward the space shuttle. Until the Challenger exploded. Jones's story is the first to candidly explain the professional and personal hardships faced by the astronauts in the aftermath of that 1986 tragedy. He certainly has 'The Right Stuff' but also found himself wondering if the risks he undertook were worth the toll on his family. Liftoffs were especially nerve-wracking (his mother, who refuses to even get on a plane, cannot watch) but his 53 days in space were unforgettable adventures. Jones uses his background as a scientist to explain the practical applications of many of the shuttle's scientific missions, and describes what it's like to work with the international crews building and living aboard the space station. Tom Jones returned from his space station voyage to assess the impact of the 2003 Columbia tragedy, and prescribes a successful course for the U.S. in space. Stunning photographs, many taken in space, illustrate his amazing journey.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.