Crown Point native Jerry Ross in his formal photo in his astronaut gear. | Courtesy of NASA~Sun-Times Media
In his new book, Crown Point native Jerry Ross reveals the compelling story behind his impressive amount of time in outer space. | Provided Photo~Sun-Times Media
Jerry Ross (far left) deals cards to crew members from the final space shuttle mission. The "traditional astronaut poker" is meant to use up the commander's bad luck before launch. | Courtesy of NASA~Sun-Times Media
It's time for a smile from Jerry Ross after a spacewalk that repaired the massive and extremely expensive Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. | Courtesy of NASA~Sun-Times Media
Crew members aboard the International Space Station float about and enjoy some leisure time. Jerry Ross, a 1966 graduate of Crown Point High School, is in the center of the photograph in the white top, just above the keyboard player. | Courtesy of NASA~Sun-Times Media
Crown Point native Jerry Ross has logged seven outer space flights. That puts him in a tie with another high flier for the title of most-launched astronaut in history. In a recent phone interview, Ross summed up his journey to an enviable career of galactic …
