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5. Launch!
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- Introduction vii
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Part I: Preparing for Space
- 1. Science and The Solar System Over Easy 3
- 2. Brief Descriptions of Journeys Through Space 26
- 3. Preparing for Your Trip 42
- 4. Training for Space Travel 48
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Part II: Adjusting to Space
- 5. Launch! 63
- 6. Adjustments During The First Few Days 68
- 7. Long-Term Physical Adjustments to Space 74
- 8. Getting Along in Space: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Space Travel 107
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Part III: Making The Most of Experiences in Space
- 9. Experiences by Destination 145
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Part IV: Home! Sweet? Home?
- 10. Emigrating to Mars or Returning to Earth 233
- Appendix: Powers of Ten 253
- Notes 255
- Bibliography 259
- Index 275
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- Introduction vii
-
Part I: Preparing for Space
- 1. Science and The Solar System Over Easy 3
- 2. Brief Descriptions of Journeys Through Space 26
- 3. Preparing for Your Trip 42
- 4. Training for Space Travel 48
-
Part II: Adjusting to Space
- 5. Launch! 63
- 6. Adjustments During The First Few Days 68
- 7. Long-Term Physical Adjustments to Space 74
- 8. Getting Along in Space: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Space Travel 107
-
Part III: Making The Most of Experiences in Space
- 9. Experiences by Destination 145
-
Part IV: Home! Sweet? Home?
- 10. Emigrating to Mars or Returning to Earth 233
- Appendix: Powers of Ten 253
- Notes 255
- Bibliography 259
- Index 275