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It's a Question of Space By Clayton C. Anderson

It's a Question of Space by Clayton C. Anderson


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It's a Question of Space: An Ordinary Astronaut's Answers to Sometimes Extraordinary Questions by Clayton C. Anderson

Having spent over 150 days on his first tour of the International Space Station, it's safe to say that Clayton C. Anderson knows a thing or two about space travel. Now retired and affectionately known as Astro Clay by his many admirers on social media and the Internet, Anderson has fielded thousands of questions over the years about spaceflight, living in space, and what it's like to be an astronaut. Written with honesty and razor-sharp wit, It's a Question of Space gathers Anderson's often humorous answers to these questions and more in a book that will beguile young adults and space buffs alike.

Covering topics as intriguing as walking in space, what astronauts are supposed to do when they see UFOs, and what role astronauts play in espionage, Anderson's book is written in an accessible question-and-answer format that covers nearly all aspects of life in space imaginable. From living in zero gravity to going to the bathroom up there, It's a Question of Space leaves no stone unturned in this witty firsthand account of life as an astronaut.

It's a Question of Space Reviews

Clayton Anderson is an American hero but he's as down-to-Earth as they come. From the simple to the sublime, It's a Question of Space is a wonderful collection of stories and answers to questions we all have about traveling in space. Drawn into his easy-to-understand explanations and humorous anecdotes, I couldn't put it down.-Tom Abrahams, author of the Spaceman Chronicles series

Clay Anderson dispels myths and simplifies complex subjects for the reader, and with examples from his personal experiences, provides insight into the daily life of an astronaut. As a teacher trying to relate relevant topics to students and fuel their curiosity, I would keep a copy of this book on my desk.-Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, earth scientist, educator, and retired astronaut

About Clayton C. Anderson

Clayton C. Anderson retired in 2013 after a thirty-year career with NASA and two missions to the International Space Station, during which he performed six spacewalks. He is the author of The Ordinary Spaceman: From Boyhood Dreams to Astronaut (Nebraska, 2015) and A is for Astronaut: Blasting through the Alphabet. He is also a motivational speaker and a senior faculty fellow and distinguished lecturer of aerospace engineering at Iowa State University. He lives in League City, Texas, with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: The Basics of Outer Space
  • Chapter 2: The Life of an Astronaut
  • Chapter 3: ET Phone Home
  • Chapter 4: The International Space Station
  • Chapter 5: Space Physiology and Psychology
  • Chapter 6: Space Celebrity and Miscellany
  • Chapter 7: Philosophy and Politics
  • Chapter 8: Normal Spaceflight Operations
  • Chapter 9: Space Suits and Space Walks
  • Chapter 10: So You Wanna Be an Astronaut?
  • List of Space Acronyms

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GOR013780409
9781496205087
1496205081
It's a Question of Space: An Ordinary Astronaut's Answers to Sometimes Extraordinary Questions by Clayton C. Anderson
Used - Like New
Paperback
University of Nebraska Press
20180701
224
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