Packing for Mars : the curious science of life in the void
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New York : W.W. Norton, [2010].
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9780393068474, 0393068471, 9780393339918
Lexile measure
1070L
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Published
New York : W.W. Norton, [2010].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
334 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780393068474, 0393068471, 9780393339918
Lexile measure
1070

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Reprint : 2011.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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The author of Stiff and Bonk explores the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and life without gravity. Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can a person give up? How much weirdness can they take? What happens to you when you can't walk for a year? have sex? smell flowers? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a space walk? Is it possible for the human body to survive a bailout at 17,000 miles per hour? To answer these questions, space agencies set up all manner of quizzical and startlingly bizarre space simulations. As the author discovers, it's possible to preview space without ever leaving Earth. From the space shuttle training toilet to a crash test of NASA's new space capsule (cadaver filling in for astronaut), she takes us on a surreally entertaining trip into the science of life in space and space on Earth.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Roach, M. (2010). Packing for Mars: the curious science of life in the void (First edition.). W.W. Norton.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Roach, Mary. 2010. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. W.W. Norton.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void W.W. Norton, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Roach, Mary. Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void First edition., W.W. Norton, 2010.

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