Tourists in Space: A Practical Guide

Tourists in Space: A Practical Guide - Springer Praxis Books

2nd Edition 2014

Paperback (24 Jun 2014)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Forget Hawaii or the Mediterranean. Soon - very soon - you'll be able to add a much more exotic stamp to your passport: space. How will you get there, what will the trip be like and how much training will you need? All you need to know is right here in this guide. Tourists in Space: A Practical Guide supplies all the advice and information you need to make your spaceflight the most rewarding experience of your life. This definitive, real-world guide is packed with helpful facts and suggestions on everything from training, equipment, safety and in-flight procedures to techniques for avoiding space motion sickness and bone demineralization. You'll also find:  Advice on choosing your training agency  Techniques for minimizing the risk of space motion sickness  Information you need to prepare for your medical examination, training and flight  Tips on activities near your training location and much more.

Book information

ISBN: 9783319050379
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition 2014
Language: English
Number of pages: 281
Weight: 530g
Height: 241mm
Width: 169mm
Spine width: 12mm