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Ask an Astronaut

Ask an Astronaut

by Tim Peake
Paperback
Publication Date: 30/10/2017

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The awe-inspiring Sunday TimesBestseller from astronaut Tim PeakeShortlisted for the British Book Award 2018'Amazing . . . A brilliant book' Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2Have you ever thought of becoming an astronaut?Ask an Astronautis Tim Peake?s personal guide to life in space, based on his historic Principia mission, and the thousands of questions he has been asked since his return to Earth.How does it feel to orbit the earth ten times faster than a speeding bullet?What?s it like to eat, sleep and go to the toilet in space?And where to next - the moon, mars or beyond?From training to launch, historic spacewalk to re-entry, Tim has a fascinating answer to everything you ever wanted to know. He reveals for readers of all ages the extraordinary secrets, cutting-edge science, and everyday wonders of life onboard the International Space Station.Tim is pleased to announce that, as with his previous book, royalties received from the book will be donated to The Prince?s Trust.'Everything you ever wanted to know about life in space' Times
ISBN:
9781780898209
9781780898209
Category:
Astronomy
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
30-10-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Random House
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
234x154x25mm
Weight:
0.4kg
Tim Peake

Tim Peake is a European Space Agency astronaut. He finished his 186 day mission on the International Space Station in June 2017.

In addition to his illustrious career as an astronaut, Tim served as an officer in the British Army, and has logged more than 3,000 flight hours on over 30 different types of aircraft.

He enjoys skiing, scuba diving, cross-country running, climbing, mountaineering, and completed the London Marathon in 2006 (before he completed it again while in space.) He has two sons.

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