Spaceman : an astronaut's unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe
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- 12 horas de lectura
The extraordinary and inspirational story of US astronaut Mike Massimino
Mike Massimino es un ex astronauta de la NASA cuya carrera espacial abarcó dos misiones cruciales para el servicio del Telescopio Espacial Hubble. Su tiempo a bordo del transbordador espacial lo vio lograr primicias históricas, incluido ser la primera persona en tuitear desde la órbita y ostentar un récord de tiempo acumulado de caminata espacial. Basándose en sus profundas experiencias entre las estrellas, Massimino aporta una perspectiva única a sus roles actuales como profesor de ingeniería y orador público. Su trabajo continúa inspirando, tendiendo un puente entre las maravillas de la exploración espacial y la comprensión científica tangible.




The extraordinary and inspirational story of US astronaut Mike Massimino
The True Story of a Young Boy's Journey to Becoming an Astronaut
The inspiring journey of an astronaut who undertook spacewalks on two Hubble missions unfolds in this middle grade adaptation of his bestselling memoir. Readers will be captivated by the real-life adventure that mirrors the excitement of classic films like The Right Stuff and Apollo 13, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of space exploration. This story not only highlights the astronaut's accomplishments but also encourages young readers to dream big and explore the wonders of the universe.
In this middle grade adaptation of his memoir, astronaut Mike Massimino shares his inspiring journey from a working-class background to spacewalker on Hubble missions. Overcoming setbacks and rejections, he emphasizes hard work, teamwork, and perseverance, motivating young readers to pursue their dreams and explore the wonders of science.
Learn the NASA Astronaut mindset to solve problems, provide leadership in the face of adversity, and never give up when pursuing your wildest ambitions. Based on thrilling, firsthand accounts of space exploration.