Sipiera, Diane M

Examines space stations past and future and discusses their contributions to the exploration of worlds beyond our own.

Describes early space exploration and the six missions of Project Mercury that constituted America's first step toward the moon.

Highlights the accomplishments of the twelve missions of the Gemini Program, including the first manned space flight and the first extravehicular activity or walk in space.

Provides a history of the space project to study the moon.

Describes how the Hubble Space Telescope was placed into orbit and how it has brought us more information about outer space.

Identifies the groups of stars known as constellations and discusses their origin, uses, and observation.