Author

Contributions

  • Garriott, Owen K., 1930- - Contributor
  • Kerwin, Joe, 1932- - Contributor

Publication

2008 - University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, Nebraska

Language

English

Word Count

130,000 words, Guess

Page Count

520 pages

Identifiers

and 5 more
  • ISBN-100803224346
  • LibraryThing6475725
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008017968
  • OCLC Control Number221147767
  • Better World Books9780803224346

Classifications

  • DDC629.45/4
  • LCCTL789.8.U6 S5557 2008
  • LCCTL789.8.U6S5557 2008

Description

"Homesteading Space, by two of Skylab's own astronauts and a NASA journalist, tells the dramatic story of America's first space station from beginning to fiery end." "Homesteading Space is much more than a story of technological and scientific success; it is also an absorbing, sometimes humorous, often inspiring account of the determined, hardworking individuals who shepherded the program through a near-disastrous launch, a heroic rescue, and an exhausting study of Comet Kohoutek, as well as the lab's ultimate descent into the Indian Ocean. Featuring the unpublished in-flight diary of astronaut Alan Bean, the book is replete with the personal recollections and experiences of the Skylab crew and those who worked with them in training, during the mission, and in bringing them safely home."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryExplorationSkylab ProgramSpace stationsManned space flightOuter space, explorationManned space flight -- United States -- History -- 20th century

Times

Other Editions

  • Homesteading space: the Skylab storyUniversity of Nebraska Press2008-01-01

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