The Astronaut's Survival Guide - Softcover

Young, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141316586 ISBN 13: 9780141316581

Publisher: Puffin, 2004

Synopsis

It's the 21st century and taking a trip into space is no longer a dream. But how do you know if you've got what it takes to become an astronaut and survive in the harsh conditions of space? Could you endure hours in the nauseous 'Vomit Comer'? Survive in the freezing Arctic Ocean after splashdown? Cope with being cooped up in a tiny space for months on end? Discover the reality in this book.

About this title

Synopsis:

In the 21st century, taking a trip into space is no longer a dream. But how do you know if you've got what it takes to become an astronaut - and could you actually survive in space? Find out about the endurance levels needed to undergo hours of practice in the nauseous Vomit Comet, survive in the freezing Arctic Ocean after splashdown and cope with being cooped up with fellow astronauts for months. This informative guide will let you know if you've got the knowledge, skills - and guts - to make it through the rigours of astronaut training.

About the Author:

Emma Young is a New Scientist journalist who is an expert in the subject of space/space travel. She is a former journalist at the Guardian and BBC News Online and has contributed to several books and magazines, including Rough Guides and Tomorrow's World magazine This is Emma's first book for Puffin. She lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0141316586
• ISBN 13: 9780141316581
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144