space shuttles

Describes the experiences of those who ride in the NASA space shuttle, including the sensation of weightlessness, the ways they eat and bathe, and the special exercises performed in space.

Simple text and photographs describe how space vehicles work.

Discusses information about spacecraft within recent years as well as the future of spacecraft.

A simple introduction to the space shuttle, describing its equipment, parts, uses, and journey into space.

A look at the United States space program, where it has come from and where it is going, including information on the astronauts, the manned space program and the space station.

Describes the history and uses of the space shuttle, how it works, and the details of typical flight.

Describes the reasons for and the design and operation of NASA's Space Shuttle and discusses who will be flying it and the benefits to be derived from such a shuttle.

A history of the space shuttle's development, with information on its functions and on the flights of the Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis spacecraft.

Examines the history, uses, and accomplishments of the space shuttle program.