Space Exploration

Author : Roger D. Launius
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frontiers of Space Exploration written by Roger D. Launius and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1998 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date one-stop source of information, analysis, biographical profiles, and key primary documents on space exploration.

Author : Cynthia Phillips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470549742
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Space Exploration For Dummies written by Cynthia Phillips and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive guide to remarkable achievements in space Do you long to explore the universe? This plain-English, fully illustrated guide explains the great discoveries and advancements in space exploration throughout history, from early astronomers to the International Space Station. You'll learn about the first satellites, rockets, and people in space; explore space programs around the world; and ponder the controversial question: Why continue to explore space? Take a quick tour of astronomy get to know the solar system and our place in the galaxy, take a crash course in rocket science, and live a day in the life of an astronaut Run the Great Space Race trace the growth of the Space Age from Sputnik to the Apollo moon landings and meet the robots that explored the cosmos Watch as space exploration matures from the birth of the Space Shuttle to the creation of the Mir Space Station to successes and failures in Mars exploration, see how space programs reached new levels Journey among the planets check out the discoveries made during historic voyages to the inner and outer reaches of the solar system Understand current exploration review the telescopes in space, take a tour of the International Space Station, and see the latest sights on Mars Look into the future learn about upcoming space missions and increased access to space travel Open the book and find: Descriptions of space milestones and future missions An easy-to-follow chronological structure Color and black-and-white photos The nitty-gritty details of becoming an astronaut A grand tour of the solar system through space missions Explanations of tragedies and narrow escapes Facts on the creation of space stations by NASA and the USSR Ten places to look for life beyond Earth

Author : Roger D. Launius
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588346374
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration written by Roger D. Launius and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in-depth, fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to the modern era “The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration examines civilization’s continued desire to explore the next frontier as only the Smithsonian can do it.” —Buzz Aldrin, Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 astronaut and author of No Dream Is Too High Former NASA and Smithsonian space curator and historian Roger D. Launius presents a comprehensive history of our endeavors to understand the universe, honoring millennia of human curiosity, ingenuity, and achievement. This extensive study of international space exploration is packed with over 500 photographs, illustrations, graphics, and cutaways, plus plenty of sidebars on key scientific and technological developments, influential figures, and pioneering spacecraft. Starting with space exploration's origins in the pioneering work undertaken by ancient civilizations and the great discoveries of the Renaissance thinkers, Launius also devotes whole chapters to our space race to the Moon, space planes and orbital stations, and the lure of the red planet Mars. He also offers new insights into well-known moments such as the launch of Sputnik 1 and the Apollo Moon landing and explores the unexpected events and hidden figures of space history. The final chapters cover the technological and mechanical breakthroughs enabling humans to explore far beyond our own planet in recent decades, speculating on the future of space exploration, including space tourism and our possible future as an extraterrestrial species. This is a must-read for space buffs and everyone intrigued by the history and future of scientific discovery. "This oversize offering is a space nerd’s dream come true." —Booklist

Author : Christine Dugan
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 9780743989596
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Space Exploration written by Christine Dugan and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive look at the history, people, technology, and future of space exploration. This book is at the reading level of 3.6 with a word count of 1133.

Author : Neil Morris
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1410985016
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Does Space Exploration Do for Us? written by Neil Morris and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015-12-21 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the benefits space exploration has brought to people and society - from medical advances and new consumer products to greater understanding of our planet and its resources - and asks, "Is the cost worth it?".

Author : Tim Furniss
Publisher : Mercury Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Space Exploration written by Tim Furniss and published by Mercury Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look at space - from the first rocket launch to how the continued potential for space exploration alters the way man looks at his world.

Author : Buzz Aldrin
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426214685
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mission to Mars written by Buzz Aldrin and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who first set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing of Apollo 11-- and as an aerospace engineer who designed an orbital rendezvous technique critical to future planetary landings -- Aldrin has a vision, and in this book he plots out the path he proposes, taking humans to Mars by 2035. --

Author : Chris Impey
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691169225
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dreams of Other Worlds written by Chris Impey and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of unmanned space exploration, from Viking to today Dreams of Other Worlds describes the unmanned space missions that have opened new windows on distant worlds. Spanning four decades of dramatic advances in astronomy and planetary science, this book tells the story of eleven iconic exploratory missions and how they have fundamentally transformed our scientific and cultural perspectives on the universe and our place in it. The journey begins with the Viking and Mars Exploration Rover missions to Mars, which paint a startling picture of a planet at the cusp of habitability. It then moves into the realm of the gas giants with the Voyager probes and Cassini's ongoing exploration of the moons of Saturn. The Stardust probe's dramatic round-trip encounter with a comet is brought vividly to life, as are the SOHO and Hipparcos missions to study the Sun and Milky Way. This stunningly illustrated book also explores how our view of the universe has been brought into sharp focus by NASA's great observatories—Spitzer, Chandra, and Hubble—and how the WMAP mission has provided rare glimpses of the dawn of creation. Dreams of Other Worlds reveals how these unmanned exploratory missions have redefined what it means to be the temporary tenants of a small planet in a vast cosmos.

Author : Megan Roth
Publisher : Silver Dolphin Books
ISBN 13 : 1626869472
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Timeline Science: Smithsonian Space Exploration written by Megan Roth and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the stars with this amazing guidebook! Smithsonian Timeline Science: Space Exploration is an out-of-this-world adventure chronicling the discovery of the planets, monumental missions, and more! From Copernicus's theory of Earth's revolution around the Sun to New Horizons' mission to Pluto in 2015, this kit includes everything young space explorers need for a comprehensive understanding of space exploration: 64-page guidebook, timeline poster, stickers, and a rocket model to build!

Author : Rachel Kranz
Publisher : Benchmark Education Company
ISBN 13 : 1450907636
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Space Exploration written by Rachel Kranz and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the achievements of the early astronauts, what has been learned from many space missions, and how new technologies will further expand space exploration.