Bibliograph

Space exploration

Type

Label

Space exploration

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Space exploration

Oclc number

960153374

Series statement

The solar system

Summary

How do we explore our neighborhood in space? Find out inside as we look back (and forward) at how human beings have used science, technology, innovation, and courage to find out what's out there. From the first satellites through the Apollo and space shuttle programs to the discoveries of the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope, take a rocket ride through the history of how we explore the Solar System and much more

Table Of Contents

Where are we? -- War opens the door -- The space race -- The Apollo Program -- Apollo 8-9-10 -- Small step -- Moon probes and more -- Outside our neighborhood -- The space shuttle -- Shuttle missions -- The ultimate telescope (so far) -- Landing on Mars -- Partners in exploration -- Living in space -- Paying for space -- Space tourists -- New horizons -- Next steps to the stars -- Nothing but the facts

Target audience

juvenile

Classification