Around the World in 84 Days is the story of Colonel Gerald P. Carr USMC    (retired), and centers around the mission commanding the American space  station Skylab 4.

For 84 days, more than 2,000 straight hours, Carr orbited the Earth on board  Skylab 4, setting a new record for time in space.  Carr could have been the 16th man to walk on the Moon if the Apollo 19 mission hadn’t been cancelled. In addition to Skylab 4, this book recounts the achievements of Colonel Carr both  before entering the astronaut program and after leaving it. With the full  assistance of his family and colleagues, his very special journey is shared with the reader.

The book includes a bonus DVD which features a Skylab 4 photo gallery, a tour  around the Skylab mock-up by Jerry Carr, film clips of Skylab 4 activities, and  more...............

Published by Apogee Books - Space Series No. 63 Paperback, 7” x 10” 272                           pages, 8 pages of colour, 156 B&W photograph                            ISBN 978-1-894959-40-7

RRP £16.95 - AIS Price £15.00 + p&p

What would it be like to be on a space mission, suffering an accident or malfunction and not being able to escape?

Crew safety and escape mechanisms have been at the fore front of all spacecraft design throughout the history of Space Exploration.  Some have played a vital part in manned flight, while others never left the drawing board.

Traces the development of crew rescue systems from the earliest designs of manned spacecraft to the current discussion of systems for ISS and onto the prospect of sending men and women out towards Mars.  Uniquely rather than focusing on the causes of specific events (Apollo 13, Columbia), this book examines them from the perspective of crew safety.  It describes the roll of Mission Control and recovery forces in ensuring effective support from the ground to the crew in space, and shows how crews participate in wilderness training and abort simulations to help prepare them for almost any unplanned and emergency contingency they may face during their mission.

Size: 17 x 24 cm - Pages: 391 - XXX B & W photograph Published by Springer-Praxis - Paperback

ISBN: 978-0-387-69905-9

RRP: £24.99 - AIS Price £22.50 + p&p

 The Rocket Men -  Vostok & Voskhod. 

The First Soviet Manned  Spaceflights

Foreword by Boris Volynov

In The Rocket Men authors Rex Hall and Dave Shayler review this Soviet demonstration of technological progress from both the development and operational  aspects which were clouded in secrecy and in direct contrast to the high profile American programme.  As the one-man Mercury spacecraft gave way to the two-man series on the American road to the Moon with Apollo, the multi-crewed Voskhod series which followed the single-seat Vostok was expected top compete with the Gemini programme.  By developing the experience and techniques required to send cosmonauts to the Moon the series was planned as a stepping stone to the Soyuz and Zond lunar programmes then under development which would race Apollo to the Moon.

2001, XXX11, 324 p. (Springer-Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-391-1

RRP - £23.00 - AIS Price £20.50 + p&p

Russia’s Cosmonauts

Inside the Yuri Gagarin Training Centre

Foreword by Alexei Leonov

 R.D.Hall, D.J.Shayler, B.Vis)

With the aid of unique photographs, first-hand interviews and historical resources, Rex Hall, Dave Shayler and Bert vis, explain, for the very first time, how Russian citizens have been selected and trained to fly in space, and how these procedures have changed during the past 40 years.  The authors also describe the evolution of the often overlooked ground support infrastructure and how the role of cosmonauts has changed from the very earliest days of the Gagarin era, through the demise of the Soviet Union, to the era of international co-operation and collaboration on programmes such as the International Space Station. The book will provide much important background information and insight to the operational Soviet/Russian manned space programme, already covered in other Spring-Praxis titles, but revealing information and facts not covered elsewhere, and providing a unique reference source for all those who wish to understand the changing role of Russian cosmonauts in today’s global space programme

2005, XXX1V. 386 p., 220 illus.,

ISBN: 978-0-387-21894-6

RRP -  £21.99 - AIS Price £19.50 + p&p

 Apollo - The Lost and Forgotten Missions

Foreword by Don Lind

D.J. Shayler

The structure of Apollo – The Lost and Forgotten Missions follows the development and in flight testing of the Apollo lunar spacecraft prior to the Apollo 11 as well as missions planned following that first landing.  Drawing upon combinations of archival documentation from the first four manned Apollo missions and future mission plans evolved in the summer of 1969 Apollo – The Lost and Forgotten Missions will fill this void.  The text explains how the machines and the men were prepared for the landing on the moon and what would have followed the initial landings.

2002, XX1X, 344 p., (Springer Praxis books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-575-5

RRP £29.00 - AIS PRICE £26.00 + p&p

Gemini Steps to the Moon

Foreword by Tom Stafford

D.J. Shayler 

In Gemini – Steps to the Moon, author David Shayler unfolds the story of the origin and development of the programme and the spacecraft from the perspective of the engineers, flight controllers and astronauts involved.  It includes chapters on flight tests, Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) and rendezvous and docking.   

2001, XXXV111, 433 p. (Spring Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-405-5

RRP - £29.99 - AIS Price £27.00 + p&p

Women in Space following Valentina

Foreword by Chiaki Mukai

I.A. Moule, D.J. Shayler

Space exploration has developed from early, unmanned space probes through the pioneering years of the ‘Manned’ Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions, to missions that now include women in the crew as a matter of course.  Dave Shayler tells the story of the first woman balloonist in 1784 to their break-through as astronauts and cosmonauts in a range of professional roles.  He covers the contribution women have made to space exploration and draws on interviews with Shuttle and Mir crew members who were women.  These interviews detail the achievements of the first female Shuttle commander and the first female resident crew member of the International Space Station.  These and many other events are presented in a detailed and highly readable account that recalls the difficult path to space exploration by women.

2005, XXX, 410 p. (Springer Praxis Book)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-744-5

 RRP - £26.99 - AIS Price £24.00 + p&p

Skylab - America’s Space Station

Foreword by Ed Gibson

D.J. Shayler

Skylab is not just a story of space hardware and space science, but also of space explorers and pioneers.  Using official NASA documentation and interviews with the astronauts and key personnel, the inside story of Skylab is presented as the story unfolds.  An evaluation of the lessons learnt from the programme and how these were, or were not, incorporated into the Space Shuttle and Space Station programme is also offered to present the value of Skylab in the context of the current programme, 25 years after the last crew came home.

2001, XXX1X, 375 p. (Springer Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-407-9

RRP -  £29.99 - AIS Price £27.00 + p&p

Marswalk One - First Steps on a New Planet

Foreward by Dick Gordon

A.Salmon, D.J. Shayler, M.D. Shayler

Marswalk One: First Steps on a New Planet addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars, documenting what the first human crew will do when they place their feet in the red dust of the planet. The book also addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and, more importantly, what a human crew could achieve that an automated mission could not.  Understanding the clear benefits of sending a human crew to the surface of Mars, and how these benefits can be seen back on Earth, is the key to sustained long term public and political support for the programme in terms of cash and commitment.  The book accepts that the journey will be made, but does not specify precisely when.  Flight time, and how to get to and from the planet are discussed briefly, to understand why the suggested duration spent on Mars is reasonable.  The main objective of the work is to look at what science will be done on the surface – supported by orbital operations – and what hardware and technology will be employed to achieve the mission objectives. This analysis is drawn from previous experiences in manned and unmanned space programmes, including Apollo, Skylab, Solyut/Mir, Shuttle and ISS, Viking, Luna/Lunokhod and recent Mars missions such as Pathfinder and Global Surveyor. In addition, new interviews with key personalities involved in planning Martian exploration, and discussions about current thoughts on what we need to accomplish on Mars when we get there, will provide a lively and thought provoking account that could generate fresh debate.  When the decision is finally made to go to Mars, it will be made in the knowledge that most of the world knows why we are going and what benefits mankind will see for the effort.  The authors’ primary objectives are to begin this understanding.

2005, XXV111, 244 p. (Springer Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-792-6

RRP - £18.95 - AIS Price £17.00 + p&p

Disasters and Accidents in Manned Spaceflight

Foreword by Jerry Carr

D.J. Shayler

In Disasters and Accidents in Manned Spaceflight, David Shayler examines the challenges that face all crews as they prepare and execute their missions.  The book covers all aspects that make up spaceflight by a human crew – training, launch to space, survival in space and return from space – followed by a series of case histories which tell of the major incidents in each of those categories over the past 40 years.  The sixth section looks at the International Space Station and how it is planned, to try and prevent, as far as possible, major incidents occurring during the lifetime of the space station, and at the difficulties facing a settlement on the Moon or Mars during the next 40 years.

2000, XX1X, 470 p. (Springer Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-225-9

RRP -  £25.99 - AIS Price £23.00 + p&p

Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961-2006

Foreword by: Al Worden

T. Furniss, D.J. Shayler, M.D. Shayler

This flagship work charts a complete chronological log of orbital manned spaceflight.  Included are the X-15 ‘astroflights’ of the 1960’s, and the two 1961 Mercury and Redstone mission which were non-orbital.  There is an image depicting each manned spaceflight and data boxes containing brief biographies of all the space travellers.  The main text is a narrative of each mission, its highlights and accomplishments, including the strange facts and humorous stories connected to every mission.  The resulting book is a handy reference to all manned spaceflights, the names of astronauts and cosmonauts who flew on each mission, their roles and accomplishments.

2007, XXXV1, 836 p., 400 illus. (Springer Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-0-387-34175-0

RRP -  £26.99 - AIS Price - £24.00 + p&p

Soyuz - A Universal Spacecraft

Foreword by: Vladimir Shatalov

R. Hall, D. Shayler

In Soyuz: A Universal Spacecraft, authors Rex Hall and Dave Shayler review the development and operations of the Soyuz family of spacecraft.  This includes the less-known military and unmanned versions of this reliable spacecraft. While most works on Soviet/Russian space operations focus on space station activities, the story of the Soyuz spacecraft has been largely neglected.  An integral element of Salyut and Mir space station operations, the small ferry has been the mainstay of cosmonaut transportation since 1967.  In addition, since 1978 the unmanned freighter version called Progress has provided a means in which to regularly re-supply a space station and so prolong its orbital lifetime.  Using authentic Soviet and Russian sources this book is the first known work in the west dedicated to revealing the full story of the Soyuz series, including a complete listing of vehicle production numbers.

2003, XXXV1, 459 p. (Springer Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-657-8

RRP -  £24.99 - AIS Price £22.50 + p&p

Walking in Space

Foreword by: Jeff Hoffman

D. Shayler

In Walking in Space: Development of Space Walking Techniques, David Shayler provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of EVA techniques, available for the first time in a readable form – other than NASA publications.  The author draws on original documentation, personal interviews of astronauts with experience of EVA’s, and accounts by those involved in suit design, EVA planning and operations.  Moving on from the pioneering of EVA techniques during the Gemini programme, the author describes the basic requirements in terms of the equipment that every spacewalker needs, the development of training techniques – currently all completed on Earth – the surface explorations of the Moon by the Apollo astronauts and the numerous activities performed by Shuttle astronauts and those aboard the Salyut and Mir Space Stations, such as satellite servicing, equipment upgrading and repair mission.  He also describes the development of techniques for ensuring crew safety during EVA’s and looks ahead to future EVA’s from the International Space Station and the development of new technology, including robotic assistance.

2004, XXX, 382 p. (Springer Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-1-85233-710-0

RRP - £24.50 - AIS Price £22.00 + p&p

NASA’s Scientist-Astronauts

Foreword by: Owen Garroitt

C. Burgess, D.J. Shayler

Mounting pressure in the early 1960’s from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to study ways of expanding the role of astronauts to conduct science on future space missions led to NASA’s conclusion that flying scientifically trained crewmembers would generate greater returns from each mission.  NASA and industry studies continued investigating possibilities that could lead to the eventual creation of the first space stations using surplus Apollo hardware, through the Apollo Applications Programme (AAP).  There was also a growing interest within the military to create their own manned space station programme, conducting on-orbit experiments and research with strategic advantages for national security.  In October 1964 the Soviets launched Voskhod 1 whose 3-man crew were identified as the first ‘scientific passengers’ in space. A few days later NASA and the NAS had completed joint studies into the possibility of using scientists in the manned space programme, and invited scientists to apply for astronaut training. In selecting the first group of scientist-astronauts, NASA had one firm requirement; any person accepted into the programme would have to qualify as a military jet pilot.  While the second group of scientists were completing their academic, survival and flight training programme, the remaining members of the first scientist-astronaut group were involved in supporting the developing Apollo Applications programme and the Apollo lunar programme.

2007, XLV, 543 p. (Springer Praxis Books)

ISBN: 978-0-387-21897-7

RRP - £27.99 - AIS Price £25.00 + p&p

Shuttle Challenger - Aviation fact file

Foreword by Gordon Fullerton

Dave Shayler

A large format, full colour account of Challenger (OV-099).  The second of NASA’s fleet of space Shuttles to fly in space The book includes a review of Challenger in the programme, the construction of the vehicles, the ten missions flown and the enquiry into the STS-51L tragedy that claimed the lives of seven astronauts. The work also includes brief biographical data of all 51 astronauts who flew the vehicle, the payloads and flight data.

1987, 64 p. (Salamander Books Ltd)

ISBN: 978-0861-01272-5

OUT OF PRINT

NASA Space Shuttle - From the flightdeck 2

H.R.Siepmann, D.J. Shayler

Using information from the first 25 Shuttle missions, this book explains the Sspace Shuttle mission profile from launch through to landing including turn-around activities and ground support. Details also include life on board the Shuttle, Satellite deployments, space walks and science in space. 

1987, 96 p. (Ian Allan)

ISBN: 978-0711-016811

OUT OF PRINT

Apollo 11 Moon Landing

From the flightdeck 4

David Shayler

Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the first moon landing, this book provides an account of the historic flight of Apollo 11 from the viewpoint of the flight crew using official documentation and extracts from the actual mission voice tapes.  The journey to the moon and return to earth is revealed along with background information on how a combination of cutting edge technology and human skill achieved the goal of placing men on the moon.

1989, 80 p.

ISBN: 9-780-711-01-8440

OUT OF PRINT

Re-issued by AIS on CD as MOONWALK ONE, the flight of Apollo 11.

(see AIS Publications)

Exploring Space

Foreword by Joe Allen

David Shayler

A jouvenile title designed to explain the advances in space exploration during the latter part of the 20th century. From the very first satellites to exploring the moon and planets, the creation of space stations and prospects of deeper missions into the solar system.  Includes four see-through and peel-back pages, revealing cut-aways of a rocket launch, a space suit and maneuvering unit, the Mir space station and NASA’s space shuttle.

1994, 48 p.(Hamlyn Books)

ISBN: 978-0600-581-994

OUT OF PRINT

ALL ABOUT SPACE

David Shayler

A young astronauts guide to living and working in space based on Dave’s popular AT HOME IN SPACE presentation. This highly colourful book follows a typical day in space from wake-up to bed-time and includes key word glossory, interactive projects and useful addresses.

1999, 24 p. (Egmont Childrdens Books Ltd)

ISBN: 978-0749-7400-61

OUT OF PRINT

This is now updated and expanded as JOURNEY INTO SPACE (available from AIS Publications)