In 2017 Dr. Norah Patten, from Ballina in Co. Mayo, was one of 12
participants from around the world selected to take part in a unique
scientist-astronaut training programme, Project Possum. She is now on
course to become Ireland's first astronaut!
Follow Norah as she brings you on a journey high above the earth and
into space. You will learn about space travel, astronaut training and
life without gravity. Norah will answer those all-important questions
such as how long does it take to become an astronaut and where exactly
astronauts go to the toilet?!
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Did you know that our sun is a star, just like all the stars we see at
night?
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Did you know that, in space, the astronauts have to use special ropes
to hold themselves down while running on the treadmill?
A fun and engaging book about space and becoming an astronaut but most
importantly a book about following your dreams no matter how big!