Mary Roach, author of "Stiff", "Bonk", & "Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void" August 9, 2010

She took us into the world of cadavers and examined the anatomy, physiology, and psychology behind sex. Now, Roach discovers the surreal, bizarre, and weirdness of space. Like what happens when you’ve been in space for a year? And is it possible for a human body to survive a bailout at 17,000 miles per hour?

From the space shuttle training toilet to NASA’s crash simulation tests, Roach explores the strange universe of space travel and life without gravity.

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