space probes

Explores the scientific principles, and technical breakthroughs that allow complex orbiting astronomical observatories to increase the world's understanding of the universe.

Surveys developments in manned and unmanned space exploration, from the launch of the Sputnik satellite in 1957 to space probes such as Pioneer and Voyager to possible future missions to the stars.

Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to various missions into space including the mercury missions, moon landings, and unmanned space missions.

A chronological presentation of the launching of satellites for observation of the solar system and deep space, with a discussion of what we have learned from such satellites.

Offers students an overview of the probes that are used to explore regions of space that humans are unable to reach.

Profiles the men and women who are working in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California to develop new technologies that will help scientists learn more about the solar system.

Examines artificial satellites and space probes and how they have made valuable contributions to the knowledge of space.

Presents a short study of the technology and science that allows scientists to examine the universe, and covers such topics as the Hubble Space Telescope, exploring the planets Mercury, Venus, and Mars, and more.

Describesthe history of space probes, how they explore space, and some of the discoveries made by using probes.