Shearer, Deborah A

Describes what it was like for astronauts to walk on the moon during the Apollo missions.

Describes the different types of space suits astronauts wear while on board the space shuttle or on a walk in space.

An account of the exploration of Mars from the 1960s to plans for future exploration.

Explains the different jobs NASA astronauts do on space shuttles.

Describes past space missions and explains the types of tasks scientists and astronauts perform during space travel, remotely by robot, and on the international space station.

Describes the role of NASA engineers, technicians, and other specialists who stay on the ground in Houston, Texas, supporting astronauts as they journey on the space shuttle.