Describes the design, functions, and possible methods of construction of the permanently manned space station proposed by NASA and projects what it will be like to live and work there.
Discusses such considerations for future manned spacecraft as design features, preparing and eating food, personal hygiene, interpersonal relationships, exercise, and safety.
Describes the history of the first American space station, how it was built, who the first crew was, what it is like to live on it, and what scientists learned from it.