Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Describes the construction and operation of NASA's space shuttles, covering such topics as preparation for liftoff, living in space, and extravehicular activity.
Synopsis
Astronauts cannot take showers in microgravity. Tiny drops of water could drift away and damage equipment so they have to make do with a wet cloth and rinseless shampoo. Discover what it is like to live and work aboard The Space Shuttle. Simple text and awe-inspiring color photographs and diagrams show: - inside the shuttle - living conditions - the various roles of the ground crew - the shuttle's role in our future in space