space flight

An introduction to life aboard the International Space Station, covering being weightless, personal hygiene, jobs and scientific experiments, crewmembers, and more.

Discusses the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States and how it led to the creation of NASA.

Desribes rise of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its achievements in space flight.

Presents the story of the two Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, who were sent into space in 1960, paving the way for the first Soviet manned flight.

Briefly describes, through photographs and text, some of the aspects involved in space exploration.

Highlights the accomplishments of the twelve missions of the Gemini Program, including the first manned space flight and the first extravehicular activity or walk in space.

When Alistair is kidnapped by a spaceship full of Goots from Gootula, his main concern is for his overdue library books.

Looks at rockets, lunar modules, shuttles, satellites, and probes, in terms of basic space travel theory, gravity, drag, sources of power, design, and steering.

Physicist and astronomer Neil F. Comins provides a guide to outer-space travel, and describes that although tourist trips will probably become the norm, there are risks and challenges that tourists will have to face.