Filled with hard science and fascinating scenarios, this fun, fresh book for would-be space travelers paints a dizzying picture of the realities of outer space, including zero gravity, equipment failure, and possible profound readjustment difficulties after returning to Earth.
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Filled with hard science and fascinating scenarios, this fun, fresh book for would-be space travelers paints a dizzying picture of the realities of outer space, including zero gravity, equipment failure, and possible profound readjustment difficulties after returning to Earth.
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The book is very well written and intended to be read by the general population, and not only those with a technical background. The most significant hazards of human space flight are covered, including effects of long-term exposure to low gravity and radiation on the human body, and psychological factors. It is a must read for those who claim that Space Colonies (e.g., Mars and the Moon) are right around the corner, and provides a clear description of the hazards and engineering challenges (and costs) that must be overcome before colonization of space becomes a part of daily life.
