Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir - Brossura

Jones, Tom

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ISBN 10: 0060884363 ISBN 13: 9780060884369

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2007

Riassunto

A former NASA astronaut details his odyssey from Air Force pilot and CIA scientist to an astronaut who flew four shuttle missions, describing his eleven years with NASA, his role in building the international space station, and the potential future of the space program in the wake of the Columbia tragedy. Reprint.

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“A‘tell it like it is’ flight crew report of living and working in space . . . An inside story—well told!” (Neil Armstrong)

“It’s a story filled with excitement, disappointment, frustration, danger, triumph, and tragedy... It’s a thrilling ride.” (Dale Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Act of War)

“...Tom Jones got to live the dream. Here is his extraordinary story, told with vivid clarity, candor, and style.” (Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon)

“I can recommend no better read for the armchair astronaut than Sky Walking!” (Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys)

“What it’s like to be ‘in-the-program.’ ...an excellent account.” (John H. Glenn)

“Tom Jones has set the benchmark for [describing life as] an astronaut in the shuttle era.” (Bruce Betts, Planetary Report)

L'autore:

Born and raised in Maryland, Tom Jones was a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. During his career, he has piloted B-52s, earned a doctorate in planetary science, and worked for the CIA. He entered the NASA astronaut program in 1990 and flew four missions on the space shuttle. He lives with his family in Northern Virginia.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060884363
• ISBN 13: 9780060884369
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 369