Canadian Spacewalkers - 9781771620444
Un libro in lingua di Bob McDonald edito da Douglas & McIntyre Ltd, 2015
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Spacewalking is a physically exhausting, mentally rigorous endeavor. It is so difficult, only three Canadians have ever succeeded: Chris Hadfield, Steve MacLean, and Dave Williams. Hadfield completed the first Canadian spacewalk and installed the Canadarm 2 on the International Space Station, while Williams holds the record for the longest spacewalk by a Canadian. And Steve MacLean, former head of the Canadian Space Agency, was one of Canada’s original six astronauts.
But what is it really like to leap out into space with only the thin fabric of your suit between you and the universe? InCanadian Spacewalkers, author Bob McDonald compiles each of the spacewalkers’ perspectives and presents an extensive, one-on-one interview with spacewalkers who tell tales of training underwater in the world’s largest swimming pool describe the moment when they first stepped outside. Science journalist McDonald also shares his own experiences with astronaut training: the almost-reality of simulators, the sensory deprivation of the spacesuit, and even a zero-g airplane ride.
Lushly illustrated with stunning NASA photos, Canadian Spacewalkers inspires, astounds, and surprises. This is the gripping first-hand story of unique adventurers in their own words.
But what is it really like to leap out into space with only the thin fabric of your suit between you and the universe? InCanadian Spacewalkers, author Bob McDonald compiles each of the spacewalkers’ perspectives and presents an extensive, one-on-one interview with spacewalkers who tell tales of training underwater in the world’s largest swimming pool describe the moment when they first stepped outside. Science journalist McDonald also shares his own experiences with astronaut training: the almost-reality of simulators, the sensory deprivation of the spacesuit, and even a zero-g airplane ride.
Lushly illustrated with stunning NASA photos, Canadian Spacewalkers inspires, astounds, and surprises. This is the gripping first-hand story of unique adventurers in their own words.
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: Canadian Spacewalkers
- Sottotitolo: Hadfield, Maclean and Williams Remember the Ultimate High Adventure
- Lingua: English
- Autore: Bob McDonald
- Editore: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd
- Collana: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd (Hardcover)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 10 Marzo '15
- Genere: SCIENCE
- Argomenti : Extravehicular activity (Manned space flight Williams, Dave, 1954 (May 16)- Interviews Astronauts Canada Interviews
- Pagine: 202
- Dimensioni mm: 254 x 203 x 0
- EAN-13: 9781771620444