Packing for Mars

Mary Roach, best-selling author of *Stiff* and *Bonk*, embarks on a surreally entertaining exploration of human life without gravity. Investigating the bizarre simulations conducted on Earth, Roach humorously delves into what happens to the body and mind in space—from managing basic needs like hygiene to enduring extreme physical challenges. Examining everything from crash tests with cadavers to space shuttle training toilets, Roach reveals how agencies prepare for the ultimate extreme environment.

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