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Q & A with Astronaut Jerry Ross, Record-Setting Frequent Space Flyer
Jerry Ross peers into the orbiter crew cabin during the STS-37 mission, smiling because he successfully deployed a stuck antenna on the Gamma Ray Observatory. Credit: NASA
If there was a frequent flyer program for astronauts, Jerry Ross would be a gold status member. Ross is a veteran of seven space shuttle missions, making him a co-record holder for most spaceflights fellow former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz, and with nine spacewalks, he has the second most EVAs by a NASA astronaut. He is one of only three astronauts to have served throughout the entire Space Shuttle Program. Ross has written a new book about his life and career as an astronaut, “Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer.” This is the first time he has told his story, reflecting on the legacy of the Shuttle program, its highs and lows, and the future of manned space flight.
Ross talked with Universe Today about his experiences and his new book. (Find out how you can win a copy of the book here.)
Universe Today: What made you decide to write a book about your experiences?
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