Spacewalker : my journey in space and faith as NASA's record-setting frequent flyer /
From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. His path to NASA overcame many setbacks, but hard work, determination and faith led to success. Here is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experienc...
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| Language: | English |
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West Lafayette, Ind. :
Purdue University Press,
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| Summary: | From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. His path to NASA overcame many setbacks, but hard work, determination and faith led to success. Here is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. An inspirational story of a personal journey from rural Indiana to outer space, powered by a deep Christian faith. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xviii, 274 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781557536310 (cloth : alk. paper) 1557536317 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781612492322 (epdf) 1612492320 (epdf) 9781612492339 (epub) 1612492339 (epub) |