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Endurance by Scott Kelly
A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery | Scott Kelly, a seasoned astronaut and American record holder for consecutive days in space, shares his experiences of long-term spaceflight. He details the challenges of living in a hostile environment, including the physical toll on the body, emotional isolation from loved ones, the dangers of space debris, and the distress of being unable to assist during personal crises, such as when his twin brother's wife was shot while he was in space. The book tells two stories. The first story follows Captain Scott Kelly from his childhood through his college years, his flight school training, astronaut training, and early missions. The second story describes his year on the International Space Station (ISS). It gives a detailed view of what living in space is like with today’s technology. Each of the 20 chapters shares parts of both stories and includes short entries from his dream journal.
During his time aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Scott Kelly utilized the Microsoft HoloLens, an advanced augmented reality (AR) viewer. This innovative technology allowed him to overlay digital information onto the physical environment of the ISS, enhancing his ability to perform complex tasks and conduct scientific experiments in microgravity. The AR technology provided visual instructions and data in real-time, which proved invaluable in the unique and challenging conditions of space.
AR and VR technologies are applicable in various sectors, including education, gaming, and even assisting astronauts like Scott Kelly. His endorsement of the headset and VR technology in general is a positive indication that these innovations will gain traction in the scientific community.
Scot Kelly sees the tech as having a lot of potential both many miles up and down here on Earth.
