On November 11, 1982, astronaut Joseph P. Allen made his first journey into space as a new crew member of the fifth flight of the shuttle orbiter Columbia. In this book, Allen shares his firsthand insights into the incomparable experience of traveling in space and brings the human dimension of the space program in focus. The book includes 200 dramatic color photographs taken by the astronauts. Entering Space conveys the irresistible lure of space flight.