Do Your Ears Pop in Space and 500 Other Surprising Questions about Space Travel [Paperback]

R. Mike Mullane (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 22, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0471154040 | ISBN-13: 978-0471154044 | Edition: 1

"An excellent reference. This book has to be on the shelf of every space buff." --James Lovell, Commander, Apollo 13.

Get the inside story on outer space from three-time shuttle astronaut R. Mike Mullane.

"A fascinating collection of honest, factual, from-the-heart answers to the most often asked questions about spaceflight and spacefliers. Required reading for all who aspire to travel in space." --Kathy Thornton, 4-mission Shuttle Astronaut, World Record Holder for Spacewalks by a Woman.

"A brilliant addition to the understanding of space flight. Only a man who has been there--outer space--and done that--fly the Space Shuttle--could render the complexities of flying in space so lucidly." --Walter J. Boyne, Colonel, USAF (Ret.), Former Director, National Air and Space Museum.

"A highly informative inside view of what astronauts really experience in space." --Ed Buckbee, Former Director, U.S. Space & Rocket and U.S. Space Camp.

"All astronauts have been peppered with great questions. Mike Mullane has great answers." --Vice Admiral Richard H. Truly, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Columbia 1981, Challenger 1983, NASA Administrator 1989-1992.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

From the fantastic everyday facts of life in outer space to the life-and-death decisions astronauts must face, veteran Shuttle astronaut Mike Mullane tells readers what space travel is really like as he answers the most common questions about space and the adventure of life as an astronaut. His combination of accessible scientific explanation, firsthand insight and hilarious anecdotes makes this book an unforgettable, out-of-this-world reading experience.

From the Back Cover

"An excellent reference. This book has to be on the shelf of every space buff." —James Lovell, Commander, Apollo 13.

Get the inside story on outer space from three-time shuttle astronaut R. Mike Mullane.

"A fascinating collection of honest, factual, from-the-heart answers to the most often asked questions about spaceflight and spacefliers. Required reading for all who aspire to travel in space." —Kathy Thornton, 4-mission Shuttle Astronaut, World Record Holder for Spacewalks by a Woman.

"A brilliant addition to the understanding of space flight. Only a man who has been there—outer space—and done that—fly the Space Shuttle—could render the complexities of flying in space so lucidly." —Walter J. Boyne, Colonel, USAF (Ret.), Former Director, National Air and Space Museum.

"A highly informative inside view of what astronauts really experience in space." —Ed Buckbee, Former Director, U.S. Space & Rocket and U.S. Space Camp.

"All astronauts have been peppered with great questions. Mike Mullane has great answers." —Vice Admiral Richard H. Truly, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Columbia 1981, Challenger 1983, NASA Administrator 1989-1992.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471154040
• ISBN-13: 978-0471154044
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As enjoyable as it is informative., June 14, 1998

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Jason Barton ([e-mail]) (Michigan, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Do Your Ears Pop in Space and 500 Other Surprising Questions about Space Travel (Paperback)

I read nearly the whole book the first time I picked it up. Mullane tells it like it is, in a straightforward and honest manner. The back cover is full of testimonials from astronauts and other persons involved in the space program. James Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, writes, "This book has to be on the shelf of every space buff." I agree!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Any doubts you may have about space? Just read the book!, February 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Do Your Ears Pop in Space and 500 Other Surprising Questions about Space Travel (Paperback)

Is a great book. Mike Mullane has answered the most common questions about space travel in such a way that you become addicted to the book. Tells you how and why things are done in a perspective that you do not need to be a rocket scientist to understand. If you love space, buy the book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Prep book for space exploration, November 24, 2000

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Michael Pinto "Anime Fan" (NYC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Do Your Ears Pop in Space and 500 Other Surprising Questions about Space Travel (Paperback)

This book is easy to read and is a must for any fan of space travel. The book format uses one line questions followed up with an answer of a paragraph or two. The great thing is that the questions cover EVERY aspect of life in outer space that you can imagine - sleeping, hygene, eating, going to the bathroom, bleeding, clothing and back pain! There is also a great chapter which gives tips on what it takes to get into the space program. Once I picked up this book, I couldn't put it down!