Test Gods: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut

Test Gods: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut

Test Gods is a story about bravery and sacrifice, and the thin line between lunacy and genius. But most of all is it a story about how we all search for meaning in pursuit and fulfillment of our dream…

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