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Astronaut: 1961 Onwards (All Roles And Nationalities) (Owners' Workshop Manual)
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The Book Begins With Early Ideas About Astronauts In Science Fiction And Film Portrayals Of The Role. It Goes On To Cover Recruitment And The Application Process To Become An Astronaut With Nasa And Esa, And The Qualifications And Fitness Required For Various Astronaut Roles. The Reader Is Taken Through Training For Different Types Of Astronaut Roles (Pilot, Scientist, Payload Specialist, Space Walker, Moon Walker, Etc) And The Different Types Of Missions Are Described (Suborbital, Earth Orbit, Living Aboard The International Space Station (Iss), Lunar Flight And Landing, Driving On The Moon, And Planned Future Missions To Asteroids And Mars). The Equipment Used By Astronauts Is Documented, Including Clothing, Space Suits, Tools, Backpacks, Zerogravity Toilets, Food Stations, Etc. The Experience Of Space Flight On Typical Missions Is Outlined, Illustrated By The Accounts Of Real Astronauts On Actual Flights The Experience Of Launch, First Reactions To Zerog, Exiting The Hatch For A Spacewalk, The Views Of Earth, Walking On The Moon, And Reentering The Earths Atmosphere.The Book Is Written In A Style Accessible To The Layperson, While Including Sufficient Technical Details To Satisfy More Knowledgeable Readers. It Also Captures The Excitement And Wonder Of Spaceflight, Making Extensive Use Of Astronaut Biographies And Interviews To Uncover The Real Human Experience, As Much As Technical Information To Provide Detail To Satisfy Those Curious About How It Works.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Astronaut: 1961 onwards (all roles and nationalities)'? A: The book explores the evolution of astronauts from early science fiction to modern roles, detailing recruitment processes, training, and mission experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Astronaut: 1961 onwards' is Ken MacTaggart.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers without a technical background? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style for laypersons while including technical details for knowledgeable readers.
- Q: What are some astronaut roles covered in the book? A: The book covers various astronaut roles including pilot, scientist, payload specialist, and space walker.
- Q: Does the book include real astronaut experiences? A: Yes, the book uses biographies and interviews to share real astronaut experiences during spaceflights.
- Q: When was 'Astronaut: 1961 onwards' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2017.
- Q: What types of missions are described in the book? A: The book describes sub-orbital missions, Earth orbit missions, lunar flights, and future missions to asteroids and Mars.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations that highlight various astronaut experiences and equipment.