A gripping first-hand account of life in space and the making of an
astronaut. What is it like to fly the space shuttle and work on and
in the International Space Station? Veteran NASA astronaut Tom
Jones is uniquely qualified to give the details: he flew four
shuttle missions and led three space walks to deliver the US Lab to
the Station. . From B-52 pilot during the Cold War, to a PhD in
planetary science, to the unbelievable rigors of astronaut
training, his career inevitably pointed him toward the space
shuttle. Until the Challenger exploded. Jones's story is the first
to candidly explain the professional and personal hardships faced
by the astronauts in the aftermath of that 1986 tragedy. He
certainly has 'The Right Stuff' but also found himself wondering if
the risks he undertook were worth the toll on his family. Liftoffs
were especially nerve-wracking (his mother, who refuses to even get
on a plane, cannot watch) but his 53 days in space were
unforgettable adventures. Jones uses his background as a scientist
to explain the practical applications of many of the shuttle's
scientific missions, and describes what it's like to work with the
international crews building and living aboard the space station.
Tom Jones returned from his space station voyage to assess the
impact of the 2003 Columbia tragedy, and prescribes a successful
course for the U.S. in space. Stunning photographs, many taken in
space, illustrate his amazing journey.
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