When you think of space tourism do you wonder whether it is possible, or rather, “Do I get frequent flyer miles with that?” Did you ever want to be an astronaut, but thought maybe the right stuff was not you? Well, not anymore! Now anyone can find out what it takes to learn the complexities of space exploration. Get the latest information about the thrills, excitement and hazards of space and what kind of training you really need. Maybe you wonder why we bother with space exploration; after all it’s so expensive. If you’ve ever had a CAT scan or own a cordless drill, thank the space program. Much of our everyday technology has beginnings in designs for space.

Co-authored by Cynthia Phillips, PhD, a SETI Institute scientist with the Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe (LITU) this excellent book makes the hardest concepts easy to understand. Okay, if you really want to be an astronaut you may have to also get the whole Science for Dummies series, but this is a great start! See other great books by Cynthia on our Books Page.

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