Gatland, Kenneth William

Describes possible uses for robots of the future, particularly in the areas of medicine and scientific research.

A brief introduction to rockets, their history, how they work, and their uses in space travel and exploration.

Describes the spacecraft man has put into space from the V-2 rocket to the present. Includes related experiments and instructions for making models of two spacecraft.

Traces the history of man's conquest of space and assesses the potential for future satellite solar power stations, moon bases, and space colonies.