Vogt, Gregory

Describes the discovery of Halley's comet and the research carried out around the world when the comet returned in 1986.

Describes the patches worn by U.S. astronauts during their missions into space.

A history of the accidents which have occurred in the U.S. and Russian manned space programs.

Describes various objects in the universe, where they are located, and how we measure and observe them from earth and with spacecraft.

Describes the training and preparation for spacewalking, the hazards faced by astronauts, as well as the construction of spacesuits.

Explains different types of space robots and their uses.

Text and photographs present information on Venus, including its volcanoes, arachnoids, and pancake domes, as studied by United States and Soviet spacecraft.

Text and photographs present information on Mars, the reddish orange planet, and its exploration by the United States spacecraft, Mariner and Viking.

Text and photographs present information known about Saturn, its rings, and moons.

Text and photographs introduce Neptune, the eighth planet from the sun.