astronautics

Traces the history of spacecraft from the first satellite to the space shuttle, describing rockets and moon landings, how satellites affect our lives, and the latest space probes which are sending back information about unknown stars and planets.

An examination of missions to explore Mars, discussing rocket science, challenges, the possibility of forming colonies on the planet, and other related topics, and including a time line of Mars exploration.

Surveys the triumphs and tragedies of the space program, from Projects Mercury and Gemini to the space shuttle, and describes the risks, accomplishments, training, and safety precautions connected with being an astronaut.

Capsule biographies of significant individuals in the history of space exploration.

Presents the lives and careers of ten well-known astronauts and highlights some of the famous "firsts" in the history of the United States space program.

On t.p.: An illustrated history of the men, the missions, and the spacecraft.

Presents a comprehensive encyclopedia of space and contains both black-and-white and full-color illustrated photographs, diagrams, and star charts as well as essays from leading scientists and astronomers on such topics as the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA, satellites, and more.

Recounts the events that launched man into space, from supersonic aircraft to spacecraft to shuttle.

Traces the history of space technology and space flight since the early 1960s including the International Space Station, space shuttles, expeditions to Mars, and the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo projects.