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Not Necessarily Rocket Science provides inspiration and insider perspective for anyone who has ever dreamed of the stars and wondered what it might be like to work in space. Written by space professional and popular science communicator, Kellie Gerardi, the book follows the author's non-traditional path in the space industry and offers guidance and encouragement to all aspiring astronauts - whether they be artists or engineers.
Sommario
Introduction
Chapter 1: Homo Sapiens: A Spacefaring Species
Chapter 2: Rise of the Commercial Space Industry
Chapter 3: Tales from a Spaceport
Chapter 4: There Will Be Beer on Mars
Chapter 5: Redefining the Right Stuff
Chapter 6: One-handed Pushups and Other Feats of Strength in Microgravity
Chapter 7: They Should Send Poets
Chapter 8: Work-Work Balance: Space as a Lifestyle
Chapter 9: How to Win Followers and Influence People … in Space
Chapter 10: Two Truths and a Lie: Astronaut Edition
Chapter 11: How to Lose a Fortune in Space
Chapter 12: The Big Why
Chapter 13: Get in Loser, We’re Going to Space
Appendix
FAQs
Info autore
Kellie Gerardi is an
aerospace, defense, and technology professional and a popular science
communicator. She conducts bioastronautics research in microgravity with the
International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and in 2021 was
announced as a commercial astronaut and payload specialist contracted to fly on
a dedicated research flight with Virgin Galactic. Kellie is the world's first
industry-sponsored researcher contracted to fly on a commercial spacecraft.
Kellie serves on the Defense Council for the Truman National Security Project
and on the Board of Directors for The Explorers Club, whose esteemed flag she
carried during a crew rotation at the Mars Desert Research Station. Kellie also
holds a leadership role in global Mission Operations at Palantir Technologies.
She is the author of
Not Necessarily Rocket Science and
the children’s picture book series
Luna Muna. Kellie lives
in Jupiter, Florida with her husband Steven and their daughter Delta
V.
Riassunto
Learn from Kellie Gerardi What It's Like to Be a Female Astronaut
“Kellie is probably one of the best ambassadors for spaceflight in the 21st century that the industry could have.” ―
Lucy Hawking, author of
George's Secret Key to the Universe and host of
Audible's
Lucy in the Sky.
#1 Bestseller in Astronomy & Space Science, UniverseFollow aerospace science professional Kellie Gerardi’s non-traditional path in the space industry as she guides and encourages anyone who has ever dreamed about stars, the solar system, and the galaxies in space.Ever wondered what it’s like to work in outer space? In this candid science memoir and career guide, Kellie Gerardi offers an inside look into the industry beginning to eclipse Silicon Valley. Whether you have a space science degree or are looking to learn about stars, Kellie Gerardi’s,
Not Necessarily Rocket Science proves there’s room for anyone who is passionate about exploration.
What it’s like to be a woman in space. With a space background and a mission to democratize access to space, this female astronaut candidate offers a front row seat to the final frontier. From her adventures training for Mars to testing spacesuits in microgravity, this unique handbook provides inspiration and guidance for aspiring female astronauts everywhere.
Look inside for answers to questions like:- Will there be beer on Mars?
- Why do I need to do one-handed pushups in microgravity?
- How can I possibly lose a fortune in outer space?
If you’re looking for women in science gifts, astronomy books for adults, or NASA stories―or enjoyed, the Galaxy Girls book, Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse Tyson, or How to Astronaut―then you’ll love Not Necessarily Rocket Science.
Testo aggiuntivo
“Kellie
Gerardi’s Not Necessarily Rocket Science is a unique and
compelling guide to living in this age of space exploration, and one that will
appeal to anyone who’s dreams are larger than the limitations others try to
wrap them in. Gerardi is informed, inspiring, and full of humanity, as she
takes readers on a personal journey into what it means to be a fully signed-up
member of the space age. A must-read for space-dreamers
everywhere!”—Andrew Maynard, author of Future
Rising
"Kellie is probably one of the best
ambassadors for spaceflight in the 21st century that the industry could
have."—Lucy Hawking, author of George's
Secret Key to the Universe and host of Audible's Lucy in
the Sky.
"Kellie Gerardi’s book blasts
readers onto a rocket-fueled journey through space and time, the perfect primer
for the next space age."—Zara Stone, author of The
Future of Science is Female
“Space may seem like a
pretty intimidating place, open only to fighter pilots or brilliant engineers.
But if humans are to ever settle worlds beyond Earth, it will take all kinds to
make a society. That's where Not Necessarily Rocket
Science comes in―a book that makes space accessible and fun, while
showing readers where the front door is. Through her own memorable experiences
in the space community, from social media stardom to space fashion to Mars
missions, Kellie Gerardi deftly offers a sampling of the possible careers in
space while helping those who are intrigued find their own pathway. Space needs
more engineers, sure. But as Gerardi ably writes, it needs poets
too.”―Eric Berger, senior space editor at Ars
Technica
