Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide To Leaving The Planet
by Dallas Campbell /
2017 / English / PDF
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`A wonderful, wise and witty guide for space explorers everywhere.'
- Richard Osman`A must read both for intrepid space explorers and
misty-eyed dreamers. Now, to space!' - Hannah Fry`Few people are
more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than
Dallas Campbell.' - Adam RutherfordNeed some space? For almost all
human history we've been firmly rooted to the Earth. And, sure,
it's got some good things going for it: nice views, friendly
inhabitants, good coffee. Air. But what if you want to get off?
Whether you've got itchy feet and need a bit of a break, or you're
looking for a complete change of scene, this book has all the
information you'll need to leave, with FREE expert advice from the
men and woman who can actually make it happen. Do I need a
passport? How do I know if I have the right stuff? Can I take my
dog? What spacesuit do I need? Where am I going to go? What am I
going to eat? As well as being a deeply impractical guide to
getting off the planet, this is an eclectic and beautifully
illustrated mix-tape of space travel stories - both real and
imagined. From the migrating lunar geese that flew us to the moon
in the 1600's, to Elon Musk's wild plan to get humans to Mars en
masse in the future; from the history of early rocket science to
the Soviet tortoises that secretly won the space race. A collection
for anyone who has looked up in wonder at the stars... And then
wondered how to get there.`The next best thing to actually heading
off into space.' - Jim Al-Khalili`Few people are more
knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas
Campbell.' - Adam Rutherford`If, like me, you dream of going into
space, this is definitely the place to start the journey.' - Dan
Snow`A must have volume for astronauts and armchair astronauts
alike.' - Helen Sharman OBE`Funny, factual and beautiful.' - Shaun
Keavney`Read it, make notes, and be ready when the day comes.' -
Helen Czerski
`A wonderful, wise and witty guide for space explorers everywhere.'
- Richard Osman`A must read both for intrepid space explorers and
misty-eyed dreamers. Now, to space!' - Hannah Fry`Few people are
more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than
Dallas Campbell.' - Adam RutherfordNeed some space? For almost all
human history we've been firmly rooted to the Earth. And, sure,
it's got some good things going for it: nice views, friendly
inhabitants, good coffee. Air. But what if you want to get off?
Whether you've got itchy feet and need a bit of a break, or you're
looking for a complete change of scene, this book has all the
information you'll need to leave, with FREE expert advice from the
men and woman who can actually make it happen. Do I need a
passport? How do I know if I have the right stuff? Can I take my
dog? What spacesuit do I need? Where am I going to go? What am I
going to eat? As well as being a deeply impractical guide to
getting off the planet, this is an eclectic and beautifully
illustrated mix-tape of space travel stories - both real and
imagined. From the migrating lunar geese that flew us to the moon
in the 1600's, to Elon Musk's wild plan to get humans to Mars en
masse in the future; from the history of early rocket science to
the Soviet tortoises that secretly won the space race. A collection
for anyone who has looked up in wonder at the stars... And then
wondered how to get there.`The next best thing to actually heading
off into space.' - Jim Al-Khalili`Few people are more
knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas
Campbell.' - Adam Rutherford`If, like me, you dream of going into
space, this is definitely the place to start the journey.' - Dan
Snow`A must have volume for astronauts and armchair astronauts
alike.' - Helen Sharman OBE`Funny, factual and beautiful.' - Shaun
Keavney`Read it, make notes, and be ready when the day comes.' -
Helen Czerski