Description
Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.
This well-loved copy of Mary Roach’s “Packing for Mars” offers a delightfully quirky and insightful exploration of the often-overlooked challenges of human spaceflight. With her signature wit and meticulous research, Roach delves into the fascinating and occasionally bizarre aspects of life in the void, from the practicalities of eating, sleeping, and going to the bathroom in microgravity to the psychological toll of confinement and isolation. Drawing from interviews with astronauts, engineers, and NASA scientists, she unravels the curiosities and complexities of sustaining human life in the harsh environment of space. This book is a must-read for anyone captivated by the marvels of space exploration and the ingenuity required to overcome its unique obstacles. Despite its well-loved condition, this copy invites readers to embark on a delightfully offbeat journey through the annals of space history and the boundless human spirit that propels us to reach for the stars.