The Ordinary Spaceman
The Ordinary Spaceman

Author: Clayton C. Anderson

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2015-06

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 0803277318

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What's it like to travel at more than 850 MPH, riding in a supersonic T-38 twin turbojet engine airplane? What happens when the space station toilet breaks? How do astronauts "take out the trash" on a spacewalk, tightly encapsulated in a space suit with just a few layers of fabric and Kevlar between them and the unforgiving vacuum of outer space? The Ordinary Spaceman puts you in the flight suit of U.S. astronaut Clayton C. Anderson and takes you on the journey of this small-town boy from Nebraska who spent 167 days living and working on the International Space Station, including nearly forty hours of space walks. Having applied to NASA fifteen times over fifteen years to become an astronaut before his ultimate selection, Anderson offers a unique perspective on his life as a veteran space flier, one characterized by humility and perseverance. From the application process to launch aboard the space shuttle Atlantis, from serving as a family escort for the ill-fated Columbia crew in 2003 to his own daily struggles--family separation, competitive battles to win coveted flight assignments, the stress of a highly visible job, and the ever-present risk of having to make the ultimate sacrifice--Anderson shares the full range of his experiences. With a mix of levity and gravitas, Anderson gives an authentic view of the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the tragedies of life as a NASA astronaut.

A is for Astronaut
A is for Astronaut

Author: Clayton Anderson

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2018-03-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1534123008

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Winner! 2019 Nebraska Book Award Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson takes readers on an A to Z flight through the alphabet from astronaut and blastoff to spacewalk and Zulu Time. Topics cover the history of NASA, science, and practical aspects of being an astronaut using fun poems for each letter paired with longer expository text in the sidebars. Perfect for science buffs, budding astronauts, and astronomy lovers of all ages.

It's a Question of Space
It's a Question of Space

Author: Clayton C. Anderson

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2018-07-01

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1496205081

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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.

Spaceman of Bohemia
Spaceman of Bohemia

Author: Jaroslav Kalfar

Publisher: Little, Brown

Published: 2017-03-07

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 0316273406

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An intergalactic odyssey of love, ambition, and self-discovery. Orphaned as a boy, raised in the Czech countryside by his doting grandparents, Jakub Prochv°zka has risen from small-time scientist to become the country's first astronaut. When a dangerous solo mission to Venus offers him both the chance at heroism he's dreamt of, and a way to atone for his father's sins as a Communist informer, he ventures boldly into the vast unknown. But in so doing, he leaves behind his devoted wife, Lenka, whose love, he realizes too late, he has sacrificed on the altar of his ambitions. Alone in Deep Space, Jakub discovers a possibly imaginary giant alien spider, who becomes his unlikely companion. Over philosophical conversations about the nature of love, life and death, and the deliciousness of bacon, the pair form an intense and emotional bond. Will it be enough to see Jakub through a clash with secret Russian rivals and return him safely to Earth for a second chance with Lenka? Rich with warmth and suspense and surprise, Spaceman of Bohemia is an exuberant delight from start to finish. Very seldom has a novel this profound taken readers on a journey of such boundless entertainment and sheer fun. "A frenetically imaginative first effort, booming with vitality and originality . . . Kalfar's voice is distinct enough to leave tread marks."-Jennifer Senior, New York Times

Letters from Space
Letters from Space

Author: Clayton C. Anderson

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781534110748

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"Astronaut Clayton Anderson lived aboard the International Space Station--and while he didn't mail letters home, imagine if he did! These letters are full of weird science, wild facts, and outrageous true stories from life in space. Backmatter includes even more information on space, astronauts, and living among the stars"--

Forever Young
Forever Young

Author: John W Young

Publisher: University Press of Florida

Published: 2012-09-16

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 081304281X

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He walked on the Moon. He flew six space missions in three different programs--more than any other human. He served with NASA for more than four decades. His peers called him the "astronaut's astronaut." Enthusiasts of space exploration have long waited for John Young to tell the story of his two Gemini flights, his two Apollo missions, the first-ever Space Shuttle flight, and the first Spacelab mission. Forever Young delivers all that and more: Young's personal journey from engineering graduate to fighter pilot, to test pilot, to astronaut, to high NASA official, to clear-headed predictor of the fate of Planet Earth. Young, with the assistance of internationally distinguished aerospace historian James Hansen, recounts the great episodes of his amazing flying career in fascinating detail and with wry humor. He portrays astronauts as ordinary human beings and NASA as an institution with the same ups and downs as other major bureaucracies. He frankly discusses the risks of space travel, including what went wrong with the Challenger and Columbia shuttles. Forever Young is one of the last memoirs produced by an early American astronaut. It is the first memoir written by a chief of the NASA astronaut corps. Young's experiences and candor make this book indispensable to everyone interested in the U.S. space program.

Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon

Author: Simon Bartram

Publisher: Templar Publishing

Published: 2017-06-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1783707364

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2017 is the 15th anniversary of the creation of Bob, Man on the Moon, celebrate with this anniversary edition. Enjoy the stunning artwork Simon Bartram has become famous for. Bob is everyone's favourite man on the moon; follow him on his daily adventures. Bob has a special job - looking after the moon. He keeps it clean and entertains passing space tourists as well as giving guided tours. He knows everything about the moon and that there is definitely no such thing as aliens!

SpaceMan
SpaceMan

Author: Tom Abrahams

Publisher: Piton Press LLC

Published: 2021-10-17

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Embark on an extraordinary journey beyond the bounds of Earth with "SPACEMAN" - a heart-pounding post-apocalyptic thriller that will leave you breathless from the very first page. Cayton Shepard, an intrepid astronaut, finds himself 249 miles above the Earth's surface when disaster strikes. In an instant, the lights go out, plunging him into the eerie darkness of space. Cut off from all communication and armed with limited power, he clings to an unyielding determination to reunite with his beloved family. Stranded aboard the International Space Station, Shepard's unwavering goal becomes clear: to find his way back home against all odds. With resourcefulness as his only ally, he must rely on his intellect and ingenuity to navigate the vast expanse of the cosmos and overcome the formidable challenges that lie ahead. As Shepard battles against the relentless void of space, his mind races with uncertainty. What awaits him on Earth? Will he be greeted by a world forever changed? With each passing moment, the suspense builds, fueling the desperate pursuit of answers. "SPACEMAN" is a riveting fusion of post-apocalyptic and dystopian storytelling, masterfully crafted to immerse you in a world teetering on the edge of destruction. Authored with the invaluable insights of former astronauts, NASA team members, and esteemed astrophysicists, this tale pulsates with a unique sense of detail and desperation that will captivate your imagination. Prepare to be spellbound as you join Clayton Shepard on his quest for survival, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. "SPACEMAN" deftly captures the human spirit's indomitable will in the face of unimaginable challenges, exploring themes of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds that tie us to our loved ones. Don't miss your chance to experience the awe-inspiring adventure of "SPACEMAN." Acquire your copy now and be transported into a world where the vast expanse of space becomes both a haunting backdrop and a relentless adversary. Remember, even in the darkest void, the flame of hope burns brightest.

Spaceman
Spaceman

Author: Mike Massimino

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1471149552

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'This terrific memoir... is utterly gripping' Mail on Sunday ‘Read this book and be inspired to reach for the impossible’ Brian Greene Many children dream of becoming an astronaut when they grow up, but when a six-year-old Mike Massimino saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon he knew what he wanted to do when he became an adult. But NASA rejected him; then when he applied again they turned him down because of his poor eyesight. For the next year he trained his eyes to work better and finally, at the third time of asking, NASA accepted him. So began Massimino's 18-year career as an astronaut, and the extraordinary lengths he went to to get accepted was only the beginning. In this awe-inspiring memoir, he reveals the hard work, camaraderie and sheer guts involved in the life of an astronaut; he vividly describes what it is like to strap yourself into the Space Shuttle and blast off into space, or the sensation of walking in space, as he did when he completed a mission to service the Hubble telescope. He also talks movingly about the Columbia tragedy, and how it felt to step into the Space Shuttle again in the aftermath of that disaster. Massimino was inspired by the film The Right Stuff, and this book is not only a tribute to those fellow astronauts he worked with, but also a stunning example of someone who had exactly those attributes himself.

Satellite Love
Satellite Love

Author: Genki Ferguson

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0771049889

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A beautifully unconventional debut novel about a girl, a boy, and a satellite—and a bittersweet meditation on loneliness, alienation, and what it means to be human. Longlisted for Canada Reads, shortlisted for the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Literary Fiction and for Speculative Fiction. Named CBC Radio's Q Book Pick of the Month, a CBC Books Spring Reading List Title, a Shelf Life Books Book of the Month, a Toronto Life and Nikkei Voice summer read recommendation, one of Daily Hive's 10 Essential Reads to Celebrate Asian Canadian Writers, and one of Quill & Quire booksellers' Books of the Year. On the eve of the new millennium, in a city in southern Japan that progress has forgotten, sixteen-year-old Anna Obata looks to the stars for solace. An outcast at school, and left to fend for herself and care for her increasingly senile grandfather at home, Anna copes with her loneliness by searching the night sky for answers. But everything changes the evening the Low Earth Orbit satellite (LEO for short) returns her gaze and sees her as no one else has before. After Leo is called down to Earth, he embarks on an extraordinary journey to understand his own humanity as well as the fragile mind of the young woman who called him into being. As Anna withdraws further into her own mysterious plans, he will be forced to question the limits of his devotion and the lengths he will go to protect her. Full of surprising imaginative leaps and yet grounded by a profound understanding of the human heart, Satellite Love is a brilliant and deeply moving meditation on loneliness, faith, and the yearning for meaning and connection. It is an unforgettable story about the indomitable power of the imagination and the mind's ability to heal itself, no matter the cost, no matter the odds.