Terry Virts

Broschiertes Buch

The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet

Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-Entry

Beschreibung

A former NASA astronaut inspires the next generation of space travelers with answers to all kids' questions on how people become astronauts, how they prepare for space travel, and what it's like to live and work in space.

Autor

Colonel Terry Virts earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989, and a master of aeronautical science degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Selected by NASA in 2000, he was the pilot of STS-130 mission aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. In March 2015, Virts assumed command of the International Space Station, and spent over 200 days on it. Virts is one of the stars (and photographers) of the IMAX film, A Beautiful Planet, released in April 2016. He is also the author of View from Above (National geographic, 2017). He lives near Houston. This author is represented by the Hachette Speakers Bureau.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Workman Kids
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 942748
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Altersempfehlung: 10 bis 13 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 201mm x 150mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 354g
• ISBN-13: 9781523514564
• ISBN-10: 1523514566
• Artikelnr.: 63938245