Synopsis
A Project Mercury astronaut recounts his childhood with a terminally ill parent, his experiences as a Navy pilot and an undersea explorer, and his history-making endeavors aboard the Aurora 7, in a paperback edition enhanced by new material and photographs. Reprint.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Scott Carpenter is one of the seven original "Right Stuff" astronauts. The fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, he went on to participate in the U.S. Navy's pioneering Man-in-the-Sea program (Sealabs I, II, and III) as an underwater explorer and researcher.
Kris Stoever was six years old in 1962 when her father, Scott Carpenter, rocketed into space. A graduate of Georgetown, she has worked as an editor and writer.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury...
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00087386659
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00090543871
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0451211057-11-1
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_405988958
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_438736860
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0451211057I3N00
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0451211057I3N00
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0451211057I4N00
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies : The Uncommon Journey of A Mercury Astronaut
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 2004
ISBN 10: 0451211057
ISBN 13: 9780451211057
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Reprint. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 565915-6
Stock Image
For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey Of A Mercury Astronaut
Seller: Ezekial Books, LLC, Manchester, NH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 51UN4X0015DC