space stations

An introduction to the space station that explains what it is, how it was built, the role it plays in space travel and science, and what it might be used for in the future.

Examines space stations past and future and discusses their contributions to the exploration of worlds beyond our own.

Bioengineered Rat and her twelve-year-old human companion, Jeff, stand together when Dr. Vivexian, who considers Rat his masterpiece, arrives at the space station to capture her.

Presents a number of illustrated photographs and interesting facts and figures about spacecraft including the first satellite into space and first moon walk, early rocket science, the space race during the Cold War, first people in space, rocket planes, and the space shuttle.

Speculates on the lifestyles, food, interpersonal relations, health aspects, and technology of life in space stations and in colonies on other planets.

Describes space stations, the International Space Station, the training and activities of its crew, and the conditions that will exist on it, including weightlessness and the dangers of radiation and meteors. Includes experiments and activities simulating conditions in space.

Discusses what space stations are, why they are important, what kinds of research is done on them, and the international cooperation they foster.

Discusses information about space tourism within recent years as well as the future of space tourism.

With an exploratory, dynamic approach to astronomy, readers will investigate key areas to spacecraft and the journey into space in a clear and concise way. Budding astronomers will be astonished by the enthralling and up-to-date facts and theories.

Examines what it is like to be an astronaut, their training, the jobs and experiments they do in space, what they have to wear and why, and other interesting facts about working on the moon and the Mars remote-controlled robot.