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Prepare for Launch The Astronaut Training Process /

To be an astronaut is the dream of thousands of young - and not so young - people. But is the life as glamorous as we think it is? First, each applicant must navigate a protracted application and selection process, submit to lengthy medicals, take dozens of aptitude tests, and face an interview pane...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Seedhouse, Erik (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Praxis : Imprint: Praxis, 2010.
Edición:1st ed. 2010.
Colección:Space Exploration,
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Section 1: Becoming an Astronaut. The Application Process. The Selection Process
  • Section 2: Training for Life in Space. Astronaut Training. Technical Assignments. Types of Missions. Mission Traning
  • Section 3: Before Launch. Behind the Scenes. Countdown to the First Flight. The Final Count.