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Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as Nasa's Record-Setting Frequent Flyer

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From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. This autobiography tells the story of how he came not only to achieve that goal, but to become the most-launched astronaut in history, as well as a NASA veteran whose career spanned the entire US Space Shuttle program. From his childhood in rural Indiana, through education at Purdue University, and a career in the US Air Force, Ross charted a path to NASA after overcoming many setbacks-from failing to qualify for Air Force pilot training because of \"bad\" eyesight, to an initial failure to be selected into the astronaut program. The majority of the book is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. Ross is a uniquely qualified narrator. During seven spaceflights, he spent 1,393 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes on nine space walks. Life on the ground is also described, including the devastating experiences of the Challenger and Columbia disasters. For readers who have followed the space program from Mercury through the International Space Station and wonder what comes next, this book provides fascination; for young people interested in space exploration and reaching for their dreams, whatever they might be, this book provides inspiration. Full of stories of spaceflight that few humans have ever experienced, told with humor and honesty, Spacewalker presents a unique perspective on the hard work, determination, and faith necessary to travel beyond this world. Key Points: -An insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, from before its first launch through the final landing, and the building of the International Space Station. -A firsthand account of life in space from the first human to fly seven missions. -An inspirational story of a personal journey from rural Indiana to outer space, powered by a deep Christian faith.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJan 31, 2013
ISBN9781612493060
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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    Spacewalker – My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer reads like a young boy’s dream come true, despite all the backsliding and frustrations. Born and raised in rural Indiana, Jerry Lynn Ross (1948) was inspired by rockets, unmanned and manned space flights and the evolving US space program. He chose to chase his dream to become an astronaut, and got his engineering education at Purdue University. The autobiography shares about the career as test pilot with US Air Force, the NASA selection process of new classes of wannabe astronauts and finally the inclusion of Ross in the astronaut program.Ross served more than 30 years as astronaut, went up with a Space Shuttle 7 times, even more than the John Young record. The unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, the amazing view of the earth from space, and the 58 of hours of space walks to launch or repair satellites and constructing the International Space Station. Life on the ground, at training facilities, huge water tanks, family life and international encounters in Germany and the USSR are described. Only one military Space Shuttle Flight is still classified. Maybe the funniest storyline is the reluctance to learn to swim and how Jerry got his scuba diving certificate. Ross experienced the loss of Space Shuttles Challenger (after its launch) and Columbia (upon re-entry in the atmosphere) from nearby. The Columbia disaster also meant the end of the Space Shuttle Program and the chance for Ross to ever go up as astronaut again. The past couple of years he served as consultant and trainer. Ross’ own story is alternated with quotes from his wife and children. Ross, faithful and thankful to God also shares his faith on numerous places in the book. Finally there’s his criticism on the current deadlock in the NASA space program. Without manned space flights in sight, many experienced engineers, pilots and astronauts have left the agency, while young people don’t have an inspiration to bring the space program further.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Did you grow up in the 60s fascinated by all things space? So did Jerry Walker. This is his story. Well-written and just detailed enough to keep your attention, this was one enjoyable book. We follow Jerry Walker from his baseball-playing youth through his early Air Force days and all through every one of his seven EVAs. He was what we all wanted to grow up and be. This was definitely a great read.