OUR OUT
OUT OF THIS WORLD: LIFE AS AN ASTRONAUT (Reaktion Books, 2026)
Spaceflight may now seem routine, but it remains one of the most dangerous and demanding human endeavours. This book describes what it truly takes to live and work in orbit – from gruelling training and long waits for assignment, to everyday routines aboard space stations and moments of sudden crisis. Drawing on over 65 years of human spaceflight and rich with first-hand accounts, it captures the discipline, patience, and resilience behind each mission. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs, it reveals the reality of life beyond Earth – not just the extraordinary feats, but the challenges, teamwork and quiet perseverance behind them. A compelling look at how a select group of talented, dedicated people can accomplish the extraordinary in space.
Spaceflight may now seem routine, but it remains one of the most dangerous and demanding human endeavours. This book describes what it truly takes to live and work in orbit – from gruelling training and long waits for assignment, to everyday routines aboard space stations and moments of sudden crisis. Drawing on over 65 years of human spaceflight and rich with first-hand accounts, it captures the discipline, patience, and resilience behind each mission. Illustrated with more than 100 photographs, it reveals the reality of life beyond Earth – not just the extraordinary feats, but the challenges, teamwork and quiet perseverance behind them. A compelling look at how a select group of talented, dedicated people can accomplish the extraordinary in space.
