astronautics

A collection of 237 essays that provide information about major events in the history of the U. S. space program, covering missions, satellites, probes, and other topics; arranged alphabetically, with photographs, and alphabetical and categorized indexes.

"Astronauts of the lunar exploration age were the superstars of their time. This inspiring book discusses how astronauts survived in space--then and now--by keeping to a strict diet, bedtime, and training schedule. Special sections explain how spacesuits kept them alive in and outside the space capsule and how they moved around their cramped quarters. Maps of the Moon show the lunar nearside that we can see from Earth, and the lunar farside that faces away from us."--Provided by publisher.

Contains questions and answers concerning the U.S. and Russian space programs.

"An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as NASA, from its founding in 1958 to the controversies and challenges it faces today"--Provided by publisher.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.--.

Profiles four women who have been integral to NASA's space program, helping to develop the Hubble Space Telescope, create computer code to send spacecraft to the moon, and work onboard the space shuttle.

Depicts an account of the author's experiences in a four-month NASA Mars simulation research project in which she endured a limited food supply, cramped living quarters, and wearing a space suit when she wanted to leave her home.

Describes the origins of NASA, the launching of the Apollo program that landed the first human on the moon, and the many missions and discoveries that have taken place since then.

Presents an account of the thirteen women who trained alongside the Mercury Seven in the early 1960s for a chance to be selected as astronauts. Examines the sexism they endured, their test results, which proved they were as capable as the men, and their contributions toward opening up astronautics to women. Features photographs and a glossary.