outer space

An introduction to space, describing the Earth, moon and sun, the solar system and its planets, stars, galaxies, meteors, and comets, discussing space travel, and offering tips on how tolook at objects in the night sky. Includes a related fiction story.

Dramatically portrays the heroics, exploitation, ingenuity, political maneuverings and brilliance that lay behind the American explorations and discoveries in space of the past forty years.

Describes the construction of and the equipment carried by unmanned interplanetary spacecraft and the way they gather information from outer space.

Text and photographs describe the exploration of deep space as probes leave the solar system for the first time in history.

Presents a photographic introduction to space exploration, explaining what outer space is, and discussing rockets, astronauts, space stations, testing and research, space technology, and related topics.

Answers questions about space such as, "Are stars star-shaped," "Which is the coldest planet," and "What is a black hole.".

Contains two programs which discuss outer space and ocean exploration.

Presents information on planets, stars, space exploration programs, and other topics related to astronomy. Includes sky views from various spots on Earth and a quiz game.

Jake, a wounded ex-marine, is assigned to mine an exotic planet for its rare and valuable natural resources.