Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective

NASA SP-2011-4411. NASA History Series. Edited by Douglas A. Vakoch. Through essays on topics including survival in extreme environments and the multicultural dimensions of exploration, readers will gain an understanding of the psychological challenges that have faced the space program since its earliest days. An engaging read for those interested in space, history, and psychology alike, this is a highly relevant read as we stand poised on the edge of a new era of spaceflight. Each essay also explicitly addresses the history of the psychology of space exploration.