The Space Shuttle Operator's Manual (Signed by Shuttle Astronauts Judy Resnick, Mike Smith, Hank Hartsfield, Steven Hawley, Michael Coates, and Mike Mullane)
Joels, Kerry Mark; Kennedy, Gregory P.
Language: English
Published by Ballantine Books, 1982
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: M.S. Books, Salisbury, MD, U.S.A.M.S. Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 495.00
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A copy -- signed by Space Shuttle astronauts Judy Resnick, Mike Smith, Hank Hartzfield, Steven Hawley, Michael Coates, and Mike Mullane -- of this detailed look at operational and technical aspects of the NASA Space Shuttle Fleet. Judy Resnick and Mike Smith were crew members on the fatal 1986 Challenger mission. Signed by Judy Resnick, Mike Smith, Hank Hartsfield, Steven Hawley, Michael Coates, and Mike Mullane on the half title page. 8-1/2" by 11" large format paperback, illustrated. Third Printing. Has a bit of edge wear. Also include, loose leaf, is an unused STS Discovery 1983 Joining the Fleet sticker. Resnick, Hartsfield, Hawley, Coates, and Mullane had been crew members on the first Discovery flight, STS-41-D.
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- Title
- The Space Shuttle Operator's Manual (Signed by Shuttle Astronauts Judy Resnick, Mike Smith, Hank Hartsfield, Steven Hawley, Michael Coates, and Mike Mullane)
- Author
- Joels, Kerry Mark; Kennedy, Gregory P.
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Publication year
- 1982
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Signed
- Signed by Subject
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0345303210
- ISBN 13
- 9780345303219
You are about to embark on a spectacular adventure, blazing a trail for future space travel in the world's greatest flying machine.
Prepare for lift-off using the step-by-step instructions for launch and ascent. Soar into the sky consulting the authentic gatefold reproduction of the Shuttle's instrument panel. Operate the remote manipulator arm, the space telescope, and the data relay satellite as you communicate with ground control. Chart your space flight using the authentic fold-out orbital map. Hurtle back through the Earth's atmosphere to land the aircraft gently like a glider.
Congratulations! We hope your mission is rewarding and fascinating!
Sincerely,
Directorate for Crew Training
Written for the layperson by curators at the National Air and Space Museum, with colorful illustrations throughout, THE SPACE SHUTTLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL takes the reader through all the motions of an actual mission -- from preparation to takeoff to orbit to re-entry.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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