Not Necessarily Rocket Science: A Beginner's Guide to Life in the Space Age (Women in Science Gifts, NASA Gifts, Aerospace Industry, Mars)
Not Necessarily Rocket Science: A Beginner's Guide to Life in the Space Age (Women in Science Gifts, NASA Gifts, Aerospace Industry, Mars)
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Learn from Kellie Gerardi What It's Like to Be a Female Astronaut
“Kellie is probably one of the best ambassadors for spaceflight in the 21st century that the industry could have.” ―Lucy Hawking, author of George's Secret Key to the Universe and host of Audible's Lucy in the Sky.
#1 Bestseller in Astronomy & Space Science, Universe
Follow aerospace science professional Kellie Gerardi’s non-traditional path in the space industry as she guides and encourages anyone who has ever dreamed about stars, the solar system, and the galaxies in space.
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in outer space? In this candid science memoir and career guide, Kellie Gerardi offers an inside look into the industry beginning to eclipse Silicon Valley. Whether you have a space science degree or are looking to learn about stars, Kellie Gerardi’s, Not Necessarily Rocket Science proves there’s room for anyone who is passionate about exploration.
What it’s like to be a woman in space. With a space background and a mission to democratize access to space, this female astronaut candidate offers a front row seat to the final frontier. From her adventures training for Mars to testing spacesuits in microgravity, this unique handbook provides inspiration and guidance for aspiring female astronauts everywhere.
Look inside for answers to questions like:
- Will there be beer on Mars?
- Why do I need to do one-handed pushups in microgravity?
- How can I possibly lose a fortune in outer space?
If you’re looking for women in science gifts, astronomy books for adults, or NASA stories―or enjoyed, the Galaxy Girls book, Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse Tyson, or How to Astronaut―then you’ll love Not Necessarily Rocket Science.
About the Author
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Kellie Gerardi
Kellie Gerardi is a payload specialist who flew to space on the Galactic 05 research mission with Virgin Galactic, during which she conducted healthcare and fluid experiments in space on behalf of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS). Kellie is one of the first one hundred women in history to travel to space and is passionate about increasing that number for the next generation. In addition to her work in the space industry, Kellie serves on the Defense Council for the Truman National Security Project, and served on the Board of Directors for The Explorers Club, whose esteemed flag she carried during a crew rotation at the Mars Desert Research Station. Kellie is the author of the acclaimed children’s picture book series Luna Muna, which was flown to the International Space Station in 2023 and read from space by Commander Peggy Whitson as part of the crew's STEM outreach activities. Kellie is a popular science communicator whose work has attracted over a million fans across social media platforms. She lives in Jupiter, Florida with her husband Steven and their daughter Delta V. You can follow her on social media @kelliegerardi
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