astronautics

"An in-depth look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as NASA, from its founding in 1958 to the controversies and challenges it faces today."--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and achievements of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, and well known science writer to the public.

Describes rockets, exploratory vehicles, and other technological aspects of space exploration, satellites, space stations, and the life and work of astronauts.

"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Laika, the first dog in outer space"--Provided by publisher.

Highlights careers in space exploration, describing historic events, and what might be the future of space exploration.

Spacecraft have a very important job—transporting people between Earth and space. Readers explore the history of this mode of transportation, including the spacecraft that brought people to the moon and the Soyuz spacecraft that carry astronauts today. This information is presented to readers through engaging main text and fun fact boxes, which provide additional details about this topic. Readers also learn about the future of space exploration, including spacecraft that could one day take people to Mars. Colorful photographs of spacecraft in action make this an out-of-this-world reading experience!.

What are rovers, and how do they safely land on and explore other planets? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for readers to discover as they explore the fascinating world of rovers. Readers are introduced to the stories of famous Mars rovers, including Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity. They learn who controls rovers, what discoveries rovers have made, and many other fun facts about these space vehicles. Fact boxes provide additional information, and eye-catching photographs allow readers to see rovers and the planets they explore up close.

Probes are unmanned spacecraft, and they collect important information for scientists on Earth. They’ve helped people learn more about asteroids, comets, and other planets such as Mars. Readers learn about the incredible discoveries made by probes in the past, as well as the discoveries present probes are making throughout our solar system. Fact boxes accompany enlightening main text to provide readers with as much information as possible about this fascinating topic. Each page of detailed text is accompanied by vibrant photographs of probes and the amazing places they’re sent to explore.

Explores how the Space Age influenced world economics, politics, science, and culture, and discusses how the U.S. space program changed and evolved throughout the years.