Includes bibliographical references (pages 103-105) and index
Foreword discovering the humanity in us all -- Introduction the problems of life in space and how the shuttle solves them: Training a shuttle crew -- Blastoff -- Adapting to microgravity -- Food and Hygiene -- Working -- Space walks -- Exercise, relaxation, and rest -- Coming home -- Notes -- For further reading -- Works consulted -- Index -- Picture credits -- About the author
Discusses the early years of travel in space shuttles, including the construction of the first shuttles and the training of the crews