Diary of an Apprentice Astronaut
(Author) Samantha CristoforettiIn space the sun rises and sets 16 times a day. You fly over every sea, every mountain and desert, every city and every port. The most ordinary things -- eating, sleeping, brushing your teeth or cutting your hair -- have to be relearned, until they become familiar again. This is the story of Samantha Cristoforetti's incredible journey to becoming an astronaut, and her journey beyond Earth. Her voyage as an apprentice astronaut began when she was in her early thirties: five years of intense training around the world, from Houston to Japan to the legendary Star City in Russia. Countless hours spent in centrifuges, spaceship simulators and under water for spacewalk practice. Then, one day, a rocket was waiting for her on the launch pad. And after eight minutes of wild ascent, she was on orbit, crunched up with her two crewmates in a tiny spaceship that took them to the International Space Station. This is an enthralling, inspiring and surprisingly down-to-earth story about what it really takes to pursue your dreams.
Samantha Cristoforetti
Samantha Cristoforetti is an Italian astronaut, engineer, and pilot. She became the first Italian woman in space when she flew aboard the International Space Station in 2014. Cristoforetti is known for her scientific research in space, as well as her engaging communication with the public through social media and public speaking engagements. She has written several articles and essays about her experiences in space, showcasing her passion for exploration and discovery. Cristoforetti's most famous work is her book "Diario di un'apprendista astronauta" (Diary of an Apprentice Astronaut), which provides a firsthand account of her time training and living in space. Her contributions to literature shed light on the challenges and wonders of space travel, inspiring readers to pursue their own dreams of exploration.
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