space stations

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Columbia and beyond

the story of the space shuttle
1979
Discusses the space vehicle, "Columbia, " the space laboratory, "Spacelab, " and other proposed space projects.

Space station

bold new step beyond earth
1986
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.

Living in space

1993
Discusses such considerations for future manned spacecraft as design features, preparing and eating food, personal hygiene, interpersonal relationships, exercise, and safety.

Space stations

2009
This book discusses information about space stations within recent years as well as the future of space stations.

The supersonic X-15 and high-tech NASA aircraft

2002
Dramatic photographs and text describe the advanced aircraft which have been employed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Factories in space

1988
Focuses on NASA's plans to design a permanently manned space station in the mid 1990's which would enable scientists to explore and colonize the moon.

Space travel

blast-off day
1990
Describes how astronauts aboard the space shuttle eat, drink, sleep, conduct experiments, walk in space, and feel when they arrive back on earth.

Build your own space station

1985
Step-by-step instructions for constructing a space station and space vehicles out of materials available at home or school.

Pioneering space

living on the next frontier
1986
Takes amateur spacefarers on a flight into the future.

Skylab

the first American space station
2003
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.

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