outer space

Chronicles humankind's quest into space, from the development of rockets to the Apollo moon landing.

Examines the manifold engineering hurdles and political and economic constraints facing NASA in the development of the American space program.

Suggests that private companies will open outer space to commercial travel, and looks at ten companies that are now preparing to do just that.

"From inside the atom to the ends of space and time, the whole cosmos scaled to the human eye"--Cover.

Profiles non-government figures who are using their personal fortunes to advance the field of space flight, building their own rockets and space stations, which will open up space exploration for ordinary people.

Looks at potential future developments in space exploration, including settlements on Mars, as well as orbiting telescopes and other technologies that are currently considered state-of-the-art.

Examines the history of people's interest in space travel, the development of efforts to leave Earth, and possibilities for colonization and exploration of outer space.

Describes our explorations of land, sea, and space throughout history and the devices and methods used.

Illustrations and brief text describe the solar system, the Milky Way, the Andromeda galaxy, the first man in space, the space shuttle, and a space station.

Elaborates on forty facts about astronautics, outer space, and astronomy, from the technique used to take a shower in space to the behavior of falling objects in a vacuum.