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ENG: Batu Dorzh-Francesca

This is a collection of funny, touching, and completely true stories about everyday life at NASA. At the center of it all is the author—a former journalist who now works as a space camera operator—and his incredible partner, Francesca.

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Life in Space: It turns out that coffee makers break down at mission control too, people argue over trivial matters, and a satellite launch can hinge on the simple human factor.
The Francesca Phenomenon: The main character is a Sicilian woman with a fiery temper who constantly finds herself in bizarre situations, yet she is a brilliant mathematician who calculates trajectories with precision.
Humor and Sincerity: The book is written with a great deal of self-deprecating humor. This is not a scientific treatise, but a story about how behind complex formulas and rockets there are real people with their own quirks.
Ukrainian context: Although the story takes place in the U.S., the book contains many warm references to Ukraine, as the author integrates her cultural background into her new life.

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