Off the planet
Jerry M. Linenger
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Off the planet
Published
2001
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Education
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780071372305
Description
"On January 12, 1997, Jerry M. Linenger took off aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, en route to an historic rendezvous with the Russian Space Station Mir. One of the few American astronauts to formally partner with Russian cosmonauts, he had been selected to spend five months aboard Mir, participating in a joint initiative to lay the groundwork for a new International Space Station.". "But when he finally boarded Mir and took his first tour around the dark, ramshackle, incredibly cluttered space station, reminiscent of "six school buses all hooked together," Linenger knew he was in for a rough ride." "A hair-raising tale of survival in the forbidding depths of space, Off the Planet tells, for the first time, the complete story of that illstarred mission."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Off the planet?
This edition of Off the planet has approximately 272 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Off the planet?
For most readers, Off the planet typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Off the planet?
The estimated word count for Off the planet is approximately 68,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Off the planet?
Off the planet was written by Jerry M. Linenger.
When was Off the planet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.