space environment

Presents experts' opinions on the viability of space colonization.

Short of intergalactic travel or aliens landing on Earth, it may seem there is no way for us to learn about extraterrestrial life. However, as this captivating volume details, we may know more than we think. Science and sci-fi enthusiasts will be fascinated to discover that the conditions of various extreme environments on Earth—the Arctic, deep underground, and deep sea, to name a few—are analogous to those of various regions of space. By examining the terrestrial species—or extremophiles—that thrive in these conditions and their survival mechanisms, we can begin to understand extraterrestrial life before ever making contact.

Are people in danger of being hit by falling space garbage? Readers find the answer as they learn about what space garbage is and how it could affect other objects in space and people on Earth. Through comprehensive text, readers learn about the many kinds of space garbage, including pieces of rockets! They also find fact boxes designed to give them even more information about space garbage. This otherworldly problem is shown in vivid detail through amazing photographs. Readers will be excited to learn about space through a closer look at the garbage orbiting Earth.

Explains with simple text and pictures what it is like to walk in space, launch a satellite, eat, sleep, and brush your teeth without gravity.

Provides facts about space environment and deep space, discussing human spaceflight, alien life, and other related topics.

Describes the Biosphere 2 project which has created a closed environment intended to duplicate life on Earth in a way that would facilitate future space colonies.

Teaches young readers about conditions in space and how life can survive there.

Explores information that has been learned through the research of astrochemists and space exploration, discussing chemical composition of planets, the formation of heavy elements, star classification, and other related topics.