How to Astronaut
An Insider’s Guide to Leaving Planet Earth
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Have you wondered what it would be like to travel into space? In this engaging text, former US astronaut Terry Virts tells you all about it in a series of anecdotes about his experiences training for and surviving in space — and returning to life on Earth afterward. Virts writes in accessible prose, often funny, always free of bravado or jargon. While the book suffers somewhat from repetition (due to the essay-like chapters being written at different times and pieced together), his stories succeed in conveying both his adventures as an astronaut and his main message: Humanity should value and protect its unique, precious, and fragile planet.
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About the Author
Terry Virts started his career in the US Air Force as a fighter pilot and then became a test pilot. Selected for NASA’s astronaut program, he spent years training for his missions aboard Soyuz rockets, the space shuttle, and the International Space Station. Since retiring from NASA, Virts has become a public speaker, consultant, and filmmaker.
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