astronautics

Chronicles the history of space exploration and provides information on the pioneers of space travel, early aviation and rocketry, V-2s and ICBMs, and the first unmanned and manned rockets into space.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide an overview of the occupation and use of space, whether scientific, industrial, commercial, technical, or military.

Presents the official NASA documents associated with the ill-fated 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission and the investigation and accident hearings that followed; also includes a CD-ROM with five videos, including television footage and interviews, and several reference materials related to the mission.

Presents a collection of photographs depicting observations of the moon and the history of the space program.

Recounts the tragedy and final triumph of the Apollo missions through the eyes of the astronauts who took part in the historic achievement.

A comprehensive collection of children's questions about traveling to and living in space.

This book projects astronomical and astronautical possibilities for the future, such as huge telescopes, airplanes in space, a probe to the sun, and a landing on Mars.

Answers frequently asked questions about life on other planets, survival in outer space, astronomy, space, exploration and astronautics.

Covers the history and technology of spaceflight.