Out of This World : Life as an Astronaut

Spaceflight may now seem routine, but it remains one of the most dangerous and demanding human endeavours.This book offers a clear-eyed account of what it truly takes to live and work in orbit – from gruelling training and long waits for assignment to everyday routines aboard space stations and moments of sudden crisis.Drawing on over 65 years of human spaceflight and rich with first-hand accounts, it captures the discipline, patience and resilience behind each mission.Illustrated with more than a hundred photographs, it reveals the reality of life beyond Earth – not just the extraordinary feats, but the challenges, teamwork and quiet perseverance behind them.A compelling look at how a select group of talented, dedicated people can accomplish the extraordinary in space.