TY - GEN T1 - The sky above : an astronaut's memoir of adventure, persistence, and faith T2 - Purdue studies in aeronautics and astronautics. A1 - Casper, John H. (John Howard), 1943- LA - English PP - West Lafayette, Indiana PB - Purdue University Press YR - 2022 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_on1291590033 AB - "Looking up at the stars at the age of ten, John Casper dreamed of being a space explorer. The Sky Above tells how persistence and determination led to flying in space, after serving the nation as a combat fighter pilot and test pilot. Despite life-threatening experiences and failures, his spiritual faith was pivotal in overcoming life's challenges. Through vivid storytelling, the reader rides alongside the author in the cockpit, feeling the fear of enemy antiaircraft fire and the pressure of high g-forces during combat maneuvering. His insider accounts of four Space Shuttle missions vividly describe exhilarating launches, the magical experience of weightlessness, and the magnificent beauty of Earth from hundreds of miles above. A central theme running throughout Casper's life is his faith, as he struggles with the loss of fellow pilots and confronts life's inconsistencies and disappointments. This is a story about his growth and trust in his Creator, whose tenacious spirit never left him, even during the devastating Challenger and Columbia disasters. Readers interested in stories of true adventure or overcoming adversity will discover unique drama and insight. Those trying to reach their dreams, whatever they are, will find inspiration; those unsure or challenged in their faith will find encouragement"-- CN - TL789.85.C38 A3 2022 SN - 9781612497280 SN - 1612497284 SN - 9781612497297 SN - 1612497292 SN - 9781612497167 KW - Casper, John H. : (John Howard), : 1943- KW - Astronauts : United States : Biography. KW - Astronautes : EĢtats-Unis : Biographies. KW - BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology KW - Astronauts KW - United States KW - Biographies ER -