Expanding the Envelope: What Test Pilots Can Teach Us All About Risk and Ambition

New York writer, Nicholas Schmidle, explores the missions and mindsets behind the new generation of astronauts. After spending nearly four years embedded with Virgin Galactic at their hangar in the Mojave Desert, Schmidle – a witness to Virgin's test program, behind-the-scenes difficulties, and celebratory milestones – he gives us an intimate and unparalleled look at the new space race.

Nicholas’s book, Test Gods: Tragedy and Triumph in the New Space Race, is available to buy now.