Who's Who of NASA Astronauts [Paperback]

Lee A. Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

Who's Who of NASA Astronauts presents the biographical information of all 367 NASA astronauts along with their mission facts. From the original Mercury 7 selected in 1959 to the present day Space Shuttle astronauts working on the International Space Station, this book contains the personal history, education, honors received, affiliated organizations and the NASA experience of each astronaut.

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About the Author

Mr. Ellis has been an autograph collector and a writer of celebrity address directories for over a decade. Shortly after this he specialized in collecting NASA astronaut signatures and started compiling research material on astronauts to complete his current book. Mr. Ellis received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and lives in River Falls, Wisconsin with his wife Shirley. While Mr. Ellis is not working on a book, he enjoys trout fishing in one of western Wisconsin's many trout streams. His hobbies also include photography and traveling.

Product Details

• Paperback: 473 pages
• Publisher: Americana Group Pub (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966796144
• ISBN-13: 978-0966796148
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Newest Resource for Space Autograph Collectors, May 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Who's Who of NASA Astronauts (Paperback)

FROM: Autograph Collector Magazine-June 2002 edition
Collectors of space autographs looking for complete information on NASA astronauts and how to contact them will find Lee Ellis' new book "Who's Who of NASA Astronauts" an excellent resource. The book contains extensive biographies, space flight data and other facts for all 367 NASA astronauts from the first manned space flight of Alan Shepard to current NASA candidates. Of particular interest to collectors is a complete section of astronaut addresses. Arranged for easy reference, each biography covers personal data, education, organizations, special honors and full NASA experience.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Facts are Accurate, January 22, 2002

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ray hansen (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who's Who of NASA Astronauts (Paperback)

I'm the coach for a local high school science bowl team. We have used the book, "Who's Who of NASA Astronauts" as the authority on
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Reference Work, November 17, 2001

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John Cameron (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who's Who of NASA Astronauts (Paperback)

Who's Who of NASA Astronauts is a valuable resource for anyone wanting concise and comprehensive information on the biographies of the NASA Astronauts. This book give personal data, outlines the events surrounding the NASA astronauts and gives the accounts of their space flights. People who would enjoy this book are space flight enthusiasts, students wanting background information on the qualifications, selection and application process to become an astronaut, reference librarians for their general reference section, speaker bureaus, autograph collectors who want to write to astronauts, schools and alumni of astronauts and business associates of astronauts. I have known Lee Ellis, the author of "Who's Who of NASA Astronauts" for many years. Over that time, he has demonstrated high ethical standards. The sources Mr. Ellis used in the publication of his book include personal interviews with NASA astronauts, information from the NASA history center in Washington, DC, the NASA website and various other news reporting agencies. I would like to reply to a comment given by a previous review and say that not all reviewers are aware of the principles and guidelines that must be followed in the publication of a book. I want to assure everyone that Mr. Ellis has complied with all the NASA requirements and conditions in the preparation of his book. I have talked to people of all walks of life who have read "Who's Who of NASA Astronauts." All of them have mentioned how much they have enjoyed the book and are looking forward to Mr. Ellis' next publication.