The Space Tourist's Handbook

The Space Tourist's Handbook
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Publisher : Quirk Books
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 1594740666
ISBN-13 : 9781594740664
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis The Space Tourist's Handbook by : Eric Anderson

Provides practical information for would-be space tourists, describing different types of flights and covering flight training, the launch, emergencies, and such aspects as sleeping in weightless environments and using the vacuum toilet --

Space Tourist's Handbook 8pk

Space Tourist's Handbook 8pk
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Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 1594740674
ISBN-13 : 9781594740671
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Tourist's Handbook 8pk by : Eric Anderson

In May 2001, billionaire Dennis Tito made history as the first "space tourist" he's the guy who paid $20 million to travel to the International Space Station. Since that landmark voyage, many others have followed in his footsteps all courtesy of Space Adventures, the first travel agency devoted exclusively to outer space. But before you can blast off, there's plenty to learn. In this illustrated handbook, Space Adventures CEO Eric Anderson gives would-be space tourists the exact same training program that he gives to the billionaires. Here are step-by-step instructions for liftoff, sleeping in weightless environments, using the "vacuum toilet" on the spacecraft, living in zero gravity, and much more. It's all so informative, the instructors at Space Adventures are already integrating this handbook into their lesson plans. With more than 25 illustrations (and a special full-color section showing popular vacation "destinations"), The Space Tourist's Handbook is fascinating reading for amateur astronauts of all ages.

Space Tourism

Space Tourism
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9780387270159
ISBN-13 : 0387270159
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Tourism by : Michel van Pelt

Many scientific papers and popular articles have been written on the topic of space tourism, describing everything from expected market sizes to the rules of 3-dimensional microgravity football. But what would it actually feel like to be a tourist in space, to be hurled into orbit on top of a controlled explosion, to float around in a spacecraft, and to be able to look down on your hometown from above the atmosphere? Space tourism is not science fiction anymore, Michel van Pelt tells us, but merely a logical step in the evolution of space flight. Space is about to be opened up to more and more people, and the drive behind this is one of the most powerful economic forces: tourism. Van Pelt describes what recreational space travel might look like, and explains the required space technology, the medical issues, astronaut training, and the possibilities of holidays to destinations far, far away. This is a book for everyone who has ever dreamed of traveling to space: a dream which, according to van Pelt, may not be so far from becoming a reality. Consider it the armchair traveler's guide to the coming boom in space tourism.

Tourists in Space

Tourists in Space
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 9783319050386
ISBN-13 : 3319050389
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Tourists in Space by : Erik Seedhouse

Forget Hawaii or the Mediterranean. Soon – very soon – you’ll be able to add a much more exotic stamp to your passport: space. How will you get there, what will the trip be like and how much training will you need? All you need to know is right here in this guide. Tourists in Space: A Practical Guide supplies all the advice and information you need to make your spaceflight the most rewarding experience of your life. This definitive, real-world guide is packed with helpful facts and suggestions on everything from training, equipment, safety and in-flight procedures to techniques for avoiding space motion sickness and bone demineralization. You’ll also find: • Advice on choosing your training agency • Techniques for minimizing the risk of space motion sickness • Information you need to prepare for your medical examination, training and flight • Tips on activities near your training location and much more.

Space Traveller's Handbook

Space Traveller's Handbook
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Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015011180091
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Traveller's Handbook by : Michael Freeman

The Traveler's Guide to Space

The Traveler's Guide to Space
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Publisher : Columbia University Press
Total Pages : 351
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ISBN-10 : 9780231542890
ISBN-13 : 0231542895
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis The Traveler's Guide to Space by : Neil F. Comins

If you have ever wondered about space travel, now you have the opportunity to understand it more fully than ever before. Traveling into space and even emigrating to nearby worlds may soon become part of the human experience. Scientists, engineers, and investors are working hard to make space tourism and colonization a reality. As astronauts can attest, extraterrestrial travel is incomparably thrilling. To make the most of the experience requires serious physical and mental adaptations in virtually every aspect of life, from eating to intimacy. Everyone who goes into space sees Earth and life on it from a profoundly different perspective than they had before liftoff. Astronomer and former NASA/ASEE scientist Neil F. Comins has written the go-to book for anyone interested in space exploration. He describes the wonders that travelers will encounter—weightlessness, unparalleled views of Earth and the cosmos, and the opportunity to walk on another world—as well as the dangers: radiation, projectiles, unbreathable atmospheres, and potential equipment failures. He also provides insights into specific trips to destinations including suborbital flights, space stations, the Moon, asteroids, comets, and Mars—the top candidate for colonization. Although many challenges are technical, Comins outlines them in clear language for all readers. He synthesizes key issues and cutting-edge research in astronomy, physics, biology, psychology, and sociology to create a complete manual for the ultimate voyage.

Space Tourism

Space Tourism
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 248
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0387402136
ISBN-13 : 9780387402130
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Tourism by : Michel van Pelt

Many scientific papers and popular articles have been written on the topic of space tourism, describing everything from expected market sizes to the rules of 3-dimensional microgravity football. But what would it actually feel like to be a tourist in space, to be hurled into orbit on top of a controlled explosion, to float around in a spacecraft, and to be able to look down on your hometown from above the atmosphere? Space tourism is not science fiction anymore, Michel van Pelt tells us, but merely a logical step in the evolution of space flight. Space is about to be opened up to more and more people, and the drive behind this is one of the most powerful economic forces: tourism. Van Pelt describes what recreational space travel might look like, and explains the required space technology, the medical issues, astronaut training, and the possibilities of holidays to destinations far, far away. This is a book for everyone who has ever dreamed of traveling to space: a dream which, according to van Pelt, may not be so far from becoming a reality. Consider it the armchair traveler's guide to the coming boom in space tourism.

Cutting-Edge Space Tourism

Cutting-Edge Space Tourism
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Publisher : Lerner Digital ™
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 9781541584648
ISBN-13 : 1541584643
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Cutting-Edge Space Tourism by : Kevin Kurtz

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Take a trip into orbit with the most up-to-date information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, engaging photos, and fascinating facts, this book enables readers to explore the exciting space tourism industry—no astronaut training needed!

The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Tourism

The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Tourism
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 440
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ISBN-10 : 9781136324680
ISBN-13 : 1136324682
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Tourism by : Melanie Smith

The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Tourism explores and critically evaluates the debates and controversies in this field of Tourism. It brings together leading specialists from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and geographical regions, to provide state-of-the-art theoretical reflection and empirical research on this significant stream of tourism and its future direction. The book is divided into 7 inter-related sections. Section 1 looks at the historical, philosophical and theoretical framework for cultural tourism. This section debates tourist autonomy role play, authenticity, imaginaries, cross-cultural issues and inter-disciplinarity Section 2 analyses the role that politics takes in cultural tourism. This section also looks at ways in which cultural tourism is used as a policy instrument for economic development. Section 3 focuses on social patterns and trends, such as the mobilities paradigm, performativity, reflexivity and traditional hospitality, as well as considering sensitive social issues such as dark tourism. Section 4 analyses community and development, exploring adaptive forms of cultural tourism, as well as more sustainble models for indigenous tourism development. Section 5 discusses Landscapes and Destinations, including the transformation of space into place, issues of authenticity in landscape, the transformation of urban and rural landscapes into tourism products and conservation versus development dilemmas. Section 6 refers to Regeneration and Planning, especially the creative turn in cultural tourism, which can be used to avoid problems of serial reproduction, standardisation and homogenisation. Section 7 deals with The Tourist and Visitor Experience, emphasising the desire of tourists to be more actively and interactively engaged in cultural tourism. This significant volume offers the reader a comprehensive synthesis of this field, conveying the latest thinking and research. The text is international in focus, encouraging dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and areas of study and will be an invaluable resource for all those with an interest in Cultural Tourism. This is essential reading for students, researchers and academics of Tourism as well as those of related studies in particular Cultural Studies, Leisure, Geography, Sociology, Politics and Economics.

Space Tourist Handbook Bookmar

Space Tourist Handbook Bookmar
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ISBN-10 : 1594741271
ISBN-13 : 9781594741272
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Tourist Handbook Bookmar by : Quirk Books