astronautics

A guide to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., that provides information on the history of aeronautics and the museum and includes descriptions of galleries as well as notes about and photographs of objects and displays.

Text and photographs examine the scientific technology involved in space exploration and how it has affected our day-to-day lives.

Recounts the story of the explosion of space shuttle Challenger in January 1986, the events leading up to the disaster, and its effect on the United States space program.

An exploration of the possibilities in space by exploring the potential of the already existing technologies.

Tells the history of aeronautics in America and traces the ways in which American culture has affected and been affected by the development of flight technology.

Describes various craft in space such as a spaceship and space station and discusses activities of astronauts as they prepared for and travel in space.

Describes the U.S. Air Force Space Command, including its members, equipment, and missions.

Examines the history of people's interest in space travel, the development of efforts to leave Earth, and possibilities for colonization and exploration of outer space.

Examines the lives and careers of female astronauts, past and present.