- A history of the International Space Station, through the lens of its
architectural design - Foreword by NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott - Perfect
for space enthusiasts, as well as anyone with an interest in challenging
architectural problem-solving "If you are a space fan, fascinated by the
kind of venture the International Space Station represents, this book is
an absolute must, full of juicy details and intriguing insights." -
Popular Science, March 2016 In 1984 President Ronald Reagan gave NASA
the go-ahead to build a Space Station. A generation later, the
International Space Station is an established and highly successful
research centre in Earth's orbit. The history of this extraordinary
project is a complex weave of powerful threads - political, diplomatic,
financial and technological among them - but none is more fascinating
than the story of its design. This book provides the first comprehensive
account of the International Space Station s conception, development and
assembly in space. As a highly accessible chronicle of a complex piece
of design and engineering, it will appeal to readers far beyond the
space field. NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott, a veteran of International
Space Station Expeditions 20 and 21 and Shuttle Missions STS-128,
STS-129 and STS-133, introduces the book with a personal memoir: A Home
in Space.
