Spacewalker
Download or Read eBook Spacewalker PDF written by Jerry Lynn Ross and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jerry Lynn Ross |
| Publisher | : Purdue University Press |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781557536310 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1557536317 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Spacewalker by : Jerry Lynn Ross
Book excerpt: The majority of this book is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. Ross is a uniquely qualified narrator. During seven spaceflights, he spent 1,393 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes on nine space walks. Life on the ground is also described, including the devastating experiences of the Challenger and Columbia disasters. --
