astronautics in astronomy

Discusses the scientific developments and theoretical concerns that have led to current achievements in space exploration and will be necessary for future space travel.

Simple facts about the Red Planet such as its orbit, atmosphere, and terrain, as well as the outcomes of explorations such as the Pathfinder Mission.

Presents brief descriptions of various objects in space and terms associated with space exploration.

Examines the Hubble Space Telescope, including its initial launch into space, the important repair missions, and the images Hubble relays back to Earth and what astronomers can learn from them.

Describes the experiences of seven astronauts who were sent into space to fix the Hubble Space Telescope.

Astronaut Sally Ride examines how the earth is studied from space, its critical relationship with the other planets in the solar system, and some of the earth's features, including climate, orbits, atmosphere, and light.