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How to Astronaut: An Insider''s Guide to Leaving Planet Earth

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By (author): Terry Virts

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! See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 640g
  • Dimensions: 160 x 232mm
  • Publication Date: 15 Sep 2020
  • Publisher: Workman Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781523509614

About Terry Virts

Colonel Terry Virts earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and a master of aeronautical science degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Selected by NASA in 2000 he was the pilot of STS-130 mission aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. In March 2015 Virts assumed command of the International Space Station and spent over 200 days on it. Virts is one of the stars (and photographers) of the IMAX film A Beautiful Planet released in April 2016. He is also the author of View from Above (National Geographic 2017). He lives near Houston.

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