Pioneering Space: Living on the Next Frontier
Pioneering Space: Living on the Next Frontier James F. Oberg and Alcestis R. Oberg McGraw-Hills Paperback, New York, 1987 320 pages This book provides an engaging and detailed look at the experiences of living in space, with a particular focus on life aboard Earth-orbiting spacecraft. James Oberg, a spaceflight engineer at NASA's Houston Mission Control, and Alcestis Oberg, an author known for her work on spacefarers, leverage both American and Soviet astronaut experiences to paint a comprehensive picture of space life. The book delves into various aspects of daily life in orbit, including hygiene, sleeping arrangements, and the use of toilets, highlighting both the mundane and the challenging elements of long-term space habitation. The authors also address the psychological stresses faced by astronauts, such as isolation and homesickness, and the technical issues like air contamination and equipment malfunctions. While the book is informative and enriched...