Not Necessarily Rocket Science: A Beginner's Guide to Life in the Space Age (Women in Science Gifts, NASA Gifts, Aerospace Industry, Mars)

Follow one woman's non-traditional path in the space industry as she guides and encourages anyone who has ever dreamed about life in outer space. In this candid science memoir and career guide, aerospace science professional 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 and the solar system, Not Necessarily Rocket Science proves there's room for anyone who is passionate about exploration. 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 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? Praise for Not Necessarily Rocket Science “Blasts readers onto a rocket-fueled journey through space and time, the perfect primer for the next space age.”―Zara Stone, author of The Future of Science is Female “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. “Unique and compelling...will appeal to anyone whose dreams are larger than the limitations others try to wrap them in. Gerardi is informed, inspiring, and full of humanity, as she takes readers on a personal journey into what it means to be a fully signed-up member of the space age. A must-read for space-dreamers everywhere!”―Andrew Maynard, Author of Future Rising “Space may seem like a pretty intimidating place, open only to fighter pilots or brilliant engineers. But if humans are to ever settle worlds beyond Earth, it will take all kinds to make a society. That's where Not Necessarily Rocket Science comes in―a book that makes space accessible and fun, while showing readers where the front door is.... Kellie Gerardi deftly offers a sampling of the possible careers in space while helping those who are intrigued find their own pathway. Space needs more engineers, sure. But as Gerardi ably writes, it needs poets too.”―Eric Berger, senior space editor at Ars Technica An Aspiring Astronaut's Guide to Life in the Space Age Humanity is on an astronomical trajectory and according to aerospace professional and popular science communicator Kellie Gerardi, that future doesn't rest solely on the shoulders of rocket scientists. Gerardi's non-traditional path in the space industry shows us that humanity's next giant leap will require the contributions of artists, engineers, and everyone in between. Gerardi takes us on a tour of this unique window in history and offers encouragement and advice for anyone who has ever dreamed of the stars and galaxies far, far away. Ever wondered what it might be like to work in the space industry? In this candid guide, Gerardi offers an inside look into the commercial spaceflight industry and all those working to tee up a golden age of spaceflight, redefining the "right stuff" along the way. Whether you have a space background or are just looking to learn about the exciting future that awaits us, Not Necessarily Rocket Science confirms that there's a place for anyone who is passionate about space exploration. Ready to contribute to humanity's next giant leap? With a mission to democratize access to space and expand humanity's footprint in the solar system, Kellie offers a front row seat to the final frontier. From her adventures working at a spaceport, training for Mars, testing spacesuits in microgravity, and building a massive SciComm platform, this unique handbook provides inspiration and guidance for aspiring astronauts everywhere to make the most of life in the Space Age. If you enjoyed books like Letters from an Astrophysicist, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, or Packing for Mars, then you'll love Not Necessarily Rocket Science. |Not Necessarily Rocket Science provides inspiration and insider perspective for anyone who has ever dreamed of the stars and wondered what it might be like to work in space. Written by space professional and popular science communicator, Kellie Gerardi, the book follows the author's non-traditional path in the space industry and offers guidance and encouragement to all aspiring astronauts ? whether they be artists or engineers. Kellie's captivating voice, candid humor, and personal mission to democratize access to space and advance humanity's footprint in the solar system will introduce readers to the world's most exciting industry and provide front-row seats to the final frontier. Her adventures training for Mars, testing spacesuits in microgravity, interviewing space luminaries, and becoming a space industry icon in her own right provide a unique handbook for space enthusiasts eager to contribute to humanity's next giant leap. Not Necessarily Rocket Science provides readers with more than just career inspiration; by surfacing the underlying passions that drive space exploration, it creates a sense of community among fellow space fans and confirms there's room for anyone who is passionate about space exploration to contribute their talents. This community will be further enhanced through Kellie's popular Instagram account, where accompanying posts and promotions will help readers connect directly with the author and her fans 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. 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 Gerardis 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 its 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 Gerardis, Not Necessarily Rocket Science proves theres room for anyone who is passionate about exploration. What its 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 If youre looking for women in science gifts, astronomy books for adults, or NASA storiesor enjoyed, the Galaxy Girls book, Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse Tyson, or How to Astronaut then youll love Not Necessarily Rocket Science . "Ever wondered what it might be like to work in the space industry? According to aerospace professional and popular science communicator Kellie Gerardi, that future doesn't rest solely on the shoulders of rocket scientists. Gerardi's nontraditional path in the space industry shows us that humanity's next giant leap will require the contributions of artists, engineers, and everyone in between. Gerardi takes us on a tour of this unique era of history and offers encouragement and advice for anyone who has ever dreamed of the stars and galaxies far, far away; In this candid guide, Gerardi offers an inside look into the commercial spaceflight industry and all those working to tee up a golden age of spaceflight, redefining the "right stuff" along the way. Whether you've had an obsession with astronauts since you were a kid or are just looking to learn about the exciting future that awaits us, Not Necessarily Rocket Science confirms that there's a place for anyone who is passionate about space exploration." --Provided by publisher