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Forever Young: A Life Of Adventure In Air And Space
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He Walked On The Moon. He Flew Six Space Missions In Three Different Programsmore Than Any Other Human. He Served With Nasa For More Than Four Decades. His Peers Called Him The Astronaut'S Astronaut.Enthusiasts Of Space Exploration Have Long Waited For John Young To Tell The Story Of His Two Gemini Flights, His Two Apollo Missions, The Firstever Space Shuttle Flight, And The First Spacelab Mission. Forever Young Delivers All That And More: Young'S Personal Journey From Engineering Graduate To Fighter Pilot, To Test Pilot, To Astronaut, To High Nasa Official, To Clearheaded Predictor Of The Fate Of Planet Earth.Young, With The Assistance Of Internationally Distinguished Aerospace Historian James Hansen, Recounts The Great Episodes Of His Amazing Flying Career In Fascinating Detail And With Wry Humor. He Portrays Astronauts As Ordinary Human Beings And Nasa As An Institution With The Same Ups And Downs As Other Major Bureaucracies. He Frankly Discusses The Risks Of Space Travel, Including What Went Wrong With The Challenger And Columbia Shuttles.Forever Young Is One Of The Last Memoirs Produced By An Early American Astronaut. It Is The First Memoir Written By A Chief Of The Nasa Astronaut Corps. Young'S Experiences And Candor Make This Book Indispensable To Everyone Interested In The U.S. Space Program.John W. Young, Retired Astronaut And Former Nasa Executive, Has Received More Than Eighty Major Awards For His Career In Aerospace, Including Six Honorary Doctorates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Forever Young: A Life of Adventure in Air and Space'? A: The book chronicles the life and experiences of John W. Young, a retired astronaut who participated in six space missions and offers insights into his journey from an engineering graduate to a prominent NASA official.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is John W. Young, a retired astronaut and former NASA executive, with contributions from aerospace historian James Hansen.
- Q: What notable events does John Young discuss in the book? A: John Young discusses his participation in two Gemini flights, two Apollo missions, the first Space Shuttle flight, and the first Spacelab mission, along with personal anecdotes and reflections on space exploration.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 424 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Forever Young' published? A: The book was published on September 10, 2013.
- Q: Is 'Forever Young' suitable for readers interested in space exploration? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into the U.S. space program and is recommended for anyone interested in space exploration and the experiences of astronauts.
- Q: What kind of tone does the author use in the book? A: John Young uses a candid and humorous tone to recount his experiences, portraying astronauts as ordinary individuals facing extraordinary challenges.
- Q: Are there any discussions about risks associated with space travel in the book? A: Yes, the book includes discussions about the risks of space travel, including reflections on the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters.
- Q: What makes this memoir significant in the context of NASA's history? A: This memoir is significant as it is one of the last accounts from an early American astronaut and the first written by a chief of the NASA astronaut corps, providing a unique perspective on NASA's evolution.