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Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948-
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Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948-
Astronauts -- United States -- Biography.
Outer space -- Exploration -- United States.
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Spacewalker [electronic resource] : my journey in space and faith as NASA's record-setting frequent flyer / Jerry L. Ross ; with John Norberg ; with a foreword by Eugene Cernan.
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Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948-
West Lafayette, Ind. : Purdue University Press, c2013
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Ross, Jerry Lynn, 1948-
Astronauts -- United States -- Biography.
Outer space -- Exploration -- United States.
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http://hawaii.lib.overdrive.com/ContentDetails.htm?ID=D3755336-FC1F-4FB2-80FE-68EF6FB10F04
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1612492320 (electronic bk.)
9781612492322 (electronic bk.)
9781612493060 (electronic bk.)
1612493068 (electronic bk.)
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1 online resource (xviii, 274 p., [24] p. of plates) ill. (some col.)
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Prologue: Jim Gentleman -- Sputnik, a mouse, and blackberry pie -- "Look to your left and look to your right" -- "My daddy is an astronaut . . ." -- The no names -- Liftoff! We have liftoff! -- "Obviously a major malfunction" -- More boarding passes -- The John Young glass ceiling -- "Lock the doors" -- Blessed, happy, thankful . . . and surprised!.
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From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. His path to NASA overcame many setbacks, but hard work, determination and faith led to success. Here is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. An inspirational story of a personal journey from rural Indiana to outer space, powered by a deep Christian faith.
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