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Scott Parazynski: Higher Than Everest – An Astronaut Who Conquered the Summit
Scott Parazynski’s journey is one of extraordinary ambition and resilience. A medical doctor who nearly earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic luge team, he later trained in high-altitude mountaineering and joined NASA’s astronaut corps. In this compelling book, he shares behind-the-scenes details of astronaut training and the American space program, including his spacewalk to repair a solar array on the International Space Station. He also offers insights into working with Russian cosmonauts and training in Star City.
But his story extends beyond orbit. Parazynski’s life is marked by a deep love for mountain climbing, a serious spinal injury, and the complex, beautiful journey of raising two very different children. After a first attempt fell short, he succeeded in summiting Mount Everest on his second try. This is a firsthand account of perseverance, family, and reaching two of humanity’s highest peaks—space and Everest.
Price: 1179.00 RUR