How to Astronaut: An Insider's Guide to Leaving Planet Earth
Terry Virts
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Description
Ride shotgun on a trip to space with astronaut Terry Virts. A born stroyteller 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. How to Astronaut features stories covering survival training, space shuttle emergencies, bad bosses, the art of putting on a spacesuit, time travel, and much more!
Product Details
Price
$39.99
$37.19
Publisher
Workman Publishing Co. Inc
Publish Date
September 15, 2020
Dimensions
5.8 X 5.5 X 1.1 inches | 0.45 pounds
Language
English
Type
Compact Disc
EAN/UPC
9781664491830
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About the Author
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.
