Astronauts on the brink of death
Ever since Gagarin's flight, astronauts have been true heroes of their time, but few truly considered the risks they were taking – until reports of extraordinary difficulties during their missions emerged, something both Cold War superpowers were reluctant to admit. These individuals were entering completely unexplored territory, literally becoming human guinea pigs. The author reveals moments when astronauts faced mortal danger and overcame it through immense effort and improvisation, as well as tragedies that could not be prevented.
