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Accompanies Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman astronaut, as she flies on the space shuttle Discovery in January, 1992, and describes preparations for the flight, living conditions on the shuttle, the work that astronauts do in space, and the effect of zero gravity on their bodies.Accompanies Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar on the space shuttle Discovery in January, 1992, and describes flight preparations, living conditions, the work done in space, and the effect of zero gravity
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What is it like to live in outer space? On the Shuttle will take you on board!Barbara Bondar accompanied Discovery crew member and sister Dr. Roberta Bondar for several weeks during the training procedures prior to the IML-1 shuttle mission. With complete insider knowledge, On the Shuttle provides readers with a detailed look into the first International Microgravity Laboratory. This book contains countless interesting facts--from detailed space shuttle components, to maintaining daily hygiene on board.
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