space probes

Discusses the roles of several NASA spacecrafts which carried out probes during explorations of the planets.

Introduces telescopes and space probes, discussing what they are, answering questions about how they are used, how they stay in orbit, different types of telescopes and space probes and why they are important to space exploration.

Traces the history of the space race and the technology behind the use of robot explorers to examine the surface of Mars and other places in the solar system where humans have not yet been able to travel.

Traces the history of humanity's efforts to unlock the secrets of the universe, describing different methods that have been used to study the planets, stars, and other objects in the solar system.

Presents an introduction to what we know about the universe in which we live and describes how we have gathered this information.

A collection of photography from contemporary interplanetary spacecraft showcases the beauty and splendor of the solar system.

"Describes various robots and robotic probes used to study space and explore extraterrestrial bodies"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the telescopes, rockets, satellites, and space probes by which humans have pursued unmanned exploration of outer space.

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