Spacewalker : my journey in space and faith as NASA's record-setting frequent flyer / Jerry L. Ross ; with John Norberg ; with a foreword by Eugene Cernan.

From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. His path to NASA overcame many setbacks, but hard work, determination and faith led to success. Here is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experienc...

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Main Author: Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948-
Other Authors: Norberg, John
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: West Lafayette, Ind. : Purdue University Press, ©2013.
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Table of Contents:
  • Prologue: Jim Gentleman
  • Sputnik, a mouse, and blackberry pie
  • "Look to your left and look to your right"
  • "My daddy is an astronaut . . ."
  • The no names
  • Liftoff! We have liftoff!
  • "Obviously a major malfunction"
  • More boarding passes
  • The John Young glass ceiling
  • "Lock the doors"
  • Blessed, happy, thankful ... and surprised!