Around the World in 84 Days: The Authorized Biography of Skylab Astronaut Jerry Carr (Apogee Books Space) - Softcover

David J Shayler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 189495940X ISBN 13: 9781894959407

Publisher: Apogee Books (US), 2008

Synopsis

Book & DVD. This is the story of Colonel Gerald P Carr USMC (retired), and centres around the mission commanding the American space station Skylab 4. For 84 days, over 2,000 straight hours, Carr orbited the Earth on board Skylab 4, setting a new record for time in space. Carr could have been the 16th man to walk on the Moon if the Apollo 19 mission hadn't been cancelled. In addition to Skylab 4, this book recounts the achievements of Colonel Carr both before entering the astronaut program and after leaving it. With the full assistance of his family and colleagues, his very special journey is shared with the reader. On the DVD: aSkylab 4 photo gallery; a tour around the Skylab mock-up by Jerry Carr; film clips of Skylab 4 activities and more.

About this title

Product Description:

Unusual book

About the Author:

DavidJ. Shayler is the creator of the Astro Info Service and has published more than 15 books, including "Apollo," "Gemini Steps to the Moon," and "Women in Space.""

About this edition

• Publisher: Apogee Books (US)
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 189495940X
• ISBN 13: 9781894959407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272