The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-Entry -- Terry Virts, Paperback
Author: Terry Virts
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Published: 04/11/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 7.87h x 5.98w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9781523514564
Age Range: 10-13
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2023
Booklist 03/15/2023 pg. 45
About the Author
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.
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Aeronautics/ Astronautics & Space Science, Ages 9-12, Astronauts, Astronomy, Biography & Autobiography, Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction, Grades 4-6, Grades 6-8, Juvenile Nonfiction, Paperback, Science & Nature, Science & Technology, Technology, Terry Virts, Workman PublishingContact form
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