Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake
The awe-inspiring Sunday Times Bestseller from astronaut Tim PeakeShortlisted for the British Book Award 2018'Amazing .Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peakes 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.
Ask an Astronaut can be browsed or read straight through. . Even for those who don’t dream of leaving Earth . . . insight into the experience of someone who has is rather thrilling. * TLS *
Tim Peake is a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut. He finished his 186-day Principia mission working on the International Space Station for Expedition 46/47 when he landed back on Earth 18 June 2016. Tim attended Chichester High School for boys. During this time he was also a member of the combined cadet force before joining the Army as an Army Air Corps Officer. He has over 3000 flying hours and has flown more than 30 different types of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. Tim is married with two sons. Among his leisure activities he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, cross-country running, climbing, mountaineering and he completed the London Marathon in 2006. His interests include quantum physics and aviation. Tim is an ambassador for UK science- and space-based careers and is working with the UK Space Agency in developing the UK’s microgravity research programme. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.Tim is also an ambassador for the Prince’s Trust.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780898209 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780898207 |
| Title | Ask an Astronaut |
| Author | Tim Peake |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2017-10-19 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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