Defy gravity with an access-all-areas pass to the spectacular International Space Station with this behind-the-scenes guide to life in space. Have you ever wondered what life is like in the International Space Station? Or whether plants can grow in space? Or how astronauts go to the loo in zero gravity? Or what it feels like to orbit Earth at 17,500 mph?
Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the International Space Station and other amazing space stations past and present. Learn what it takes to get to space and what astronauts do once they make it there, from experiments to repairs and so much more! Soar straight into the pages of this all-encompassing space book to explore:-Over 400 exciting behind-the-scenes images showcasing the nooks and crannies of space stations and the work of the crews who call them home-Stunning pictures of life in outer space-Features past and present space stations, including China's Tiangong space station-Profiles the roles of the space station staff in space and back on Earth, such as mission control, astronaut, scientists, and engineersIn 2021, more than 23,000 people applied to the European Space Agency hoping to become an astronaut yet just 4-6 positions were available! Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove of information.
Did you know that during a 24-hour period, the International Space Station completes 16 orbits of Earth, and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets every day? Or that it is so enormous that it was launched in pieces and constructed in orbit? Brimming with awe-inspiring visuals, step-by-step explanations of everyday astronaut tasks, and job profiles of the adventurous people who make it happen