Ever wondered what space is really like? Thanks to his 25 years of
training for, flying in, consulting on, and writing and speaking about
space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that question and
many others. What do you feel on liftoff? What is weightlessness? Where
do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great Wall of China? Jones
answers every question you have ever had about space in Ask the
Astronaut. His entertaining blend of wit, personal experience, and
technical expertise shines in each answer, and together all the answers
illuminate the true space experience from start to finish. His engaging
and informative responses remind readers of historic space achievements,
acquaint them with exciting new ambitions, make them feel like they have
experienced space firsthand, and even inspire an urge to explore space
themselves. Jones covers everything from the training process for new
astronaut candidates and the physical sensations and challenges of
rocketing into orbit to what it's like to live, work, and walk in space.
Jones also explores the future of spaceflight, both professional and
commercial, in the years to come. Ask the Astronaut is a delight for
all readers, especially armchair astronauts and younger, 21st century
space explorers.