space tourism

"Ever since the first astronauts traveled to space in the 1960s, scientists and engineers have worked hard to learn more about space travel. What kinds of spaceships will people use in the future? How will their needs be met during the long journey between Earth and some distant world? In this nonfiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists look for the answers to these questions and more as they learn about modern space tourism and the future of space travel"--.

"Anthology of essays exploring the potential of space travel and the militarization of space"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how private businesses are transforming the future of space travel and exploration.

An introduction to the history and the possible future of space travel. Discusses the first satellites and astronauts during the space race competition between the United States and Russia, early space crafts and space stations, satellites, space probes, and astronaut training.

Learn about the field of personal space travel and find out how everyday people might soon be able to travel to Mars.

"Take a trip into orbit with . . . information on space tourism. With STEM-focused sidebars, . . . photos, and . . . facts, this book enables readers to explore the . . . space tourism industry--no astronaut training needed!"--Provided by publisher.

"Take a trip into orbit with . . . information on space tourism. With a STEM-focused sidebars, . . . photos, and . . . facts, this book enables readers to explore the . . . space tourism industry--no astronaut training needed!"--Provided by publisher.

From the age of eight, Peter Diamandis' goal was to get to space, and what follows is his journey towards privatized space flights in order to realize this dream.

From the shocking launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik and the subsequent acceleration of the American space program to the first manned space flights, the moon landings, and the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs, the history of space travel is full of fascinating stories, technological marvels, hair-raising and death-defying feats of courage, and an inspiring spirit of both adventure and discovery. This is all brought into sharp focus in spreads that are bursting with color, fascinating facts, and stunning imagery. Also examined is the future of space travel, including space tourism, manned missions to Mars, and intergalactic manned exploration of deep space.

Is commercial space travel or space tourism sustainable, or is outer space exploration too risky for commercial use?.