Defy gravity with an access-all-areas pass to the spectacular International Space Station with
this behind-the-scenes guide to life in space. Have you ever wondered what life is like in the
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showcasing the nooks and crannies of space stations and the work of the crews who call them
home -Stunning pictures of life in outer space -Features past and present space stations
including China's Tiangong space station -Profiles the roles of the space station staff in
space and back on Earth such as mission control astronaut scientists and engineers In 2021
more than 23 000 people applied to the European Space Agency hoping to become an astronaut yet
just 4-6 positions were available! Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove
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completes 16 orbits of Earth and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets everyday?
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profiles of the adventurous people who make it happen Behind the Scenes at the Space Station
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missions that they carry out!
