Living in space

By Baker, David

Subjects: Space shuttles, Juvenile literature, Space colonies, Space flight, Exploration, Astronauts, Physiological effect, Astronautics, Life support systems (Space environment)

Description: Traces the history of manned space flights from Mercury to the Shuttle program, examines the medical effects of weightlessness on astronauts, the difficulties of eating, working, sleeping, and cleaning oneself on board, and future plans for a space station.