An Australian in Space Andy Thomas is the true story of how an Australian - Andy Thomas - became an astronaut and flew in space. Learn about the qualities necessary to become an astronaut and read about the heroic people who have flown into space. Discover Andy's education training completed missions and his hopes for the future. From aerodynamics to zero-gravity this book provides an insight into space exploration and how one person's involvement can inspire the up up and away felling in us all.