space vehicles

Photographs and text examine the Hubble Space Telescope, discussing how Hubble has helped scientists learn about the universe, and describing how scientists have used the telescope to discover new galaxies, verify the existence of dark energy, and related topics.

Profiles seven events and developments that have had a significant impact on the field of space technology, discussing space travel, the world's great observatories, the space station, Mars rovers, moon bases, and weather satellites.

Readers will learn about rockets and how they are used in space.

Examines the various equipment that is used in space exploration including land, space, and radio telescopes, the Space Shuttle, satellites, the space probe Pathfinder that landed on Mars, and other interesting facts for children.

Surveys the progress of space exploration, focusing on some of the various craft that have been used in the past three decades.

Text and three-dimensional illustrations describe the main functions and special modifications of the "Millennium Falcon.".

Presents detailed labeled drawings, with background text, of the various spacecraft in "Star Wars: Episodes I-VI.".

A simple, illustrated account of space vehicles.

Describes a variety of spacecraft from past, present, and future, including the early rockets, the space shuttle, and possible space stations.