Books in Space Exploration Reference Library series

From Chinese rockets of the 11th century to the latest developments in modern space travel, the four-volume Space Exploration Reference Library provides a wealth of information on this still-emerging science. Space Exploration Reference Library: Primary Sources includes a wide-range of full and excerpted sources concerning the political, economic and scientific aspects of space exploration.

From Chinese rockets of the 11th century to the latest developments in modern space travel, the four-volume Space Exploration Reference Library provides a wealth of information on this still-emerging science. Space Exploration Reference Library: Almanac covers the space race, the Moon landings, joint U.S. and Russian space ventures, space equipment, the history of space probes and more.

From Chinese rockets of the 11th century to the latest developments in modern space travel, the four-volume Space Exploration Reference Library provides a wealth of information on this still-emerging science. Space Exploration Reference Library: Biographies examines key figures like Sally Ride, Yuri A. Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, John H. Glenn, Jr., Ellen Ochoa, Hermann Oberth and many others.

From Chinese rockets of the 11th century to the latest developments in modern space travel, the four-volume Space Exploration Reference Library provides a wealth of information on this still-emerging science. Space Exploration Reference Library: Almanac covers the space race, the Moon landings, joint U.S. and Russian space ventures, space equipment, the history of space probes and more. Space Exploration Reference Library: Biographies examines key figures like Sally Ride, Yuri A. Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, John H. Glenn, Jr., Ellen Ochoa, Hermann Oberth and many others. Space Exploration Reference Library: Primary Sources includes a wide-range of full and excerpted sources concerning the political, economic and scientific aspects of space exploration.For table of contents, sample pages or other volume specific information see the entry for the Almanac, Biographies or Primary Sources.

For years, the space shuttle program has taken astronauts out of Earth's orbit, allowing humans to explore space and learn more about the universe around us. The space shuttle program is one of the most important steps in the history of our quest to explore the universe. Learn the amazing triumphs and tragedies of the space shuttle program. Find out about the history of space exploration, from the earliest missions to the space shuttle's retirement. Discover how scientists hope to travel to space in years to come.

Rockets, from fireworks to elementary school science experiments, are fascinating things. We've all seen the burst of fire as a rocket shoots skyward-but few of us truly understand how rockets work. Discover the history and science behind the rockets that have helped people explore the stars. Learn how ancient technology made space exploration possible-and how scientists will build on that technology to travel even deeper into space.

People living in space is the kind of thing you might see in a science fiction movie-but today people really do live and work far above the Earth on the International Space Station. Learn the space station's amazing story, including how nations around the world joined together to build it. Discover what it takes to live in space for months at a time!

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the stars? For most of us, taking a trip in a spacecraft is just a fantasy. A few extraordinary people, however, actually make this amazing voyage. For them, it's all in a day's work. Learn more about the incredible world of astronauts and space travel. Discover the history of people traveling to space and what these brave explorers must go through to become an astronaut. Find out what it takes to become an astronaut-and how you, too, can shoot for the stars!

For many years, government space agencies were the only way humans could leave Earth and explore space. Today, however, laws have changed, and new companies are each hoping to be the first to make space exploration a successful business. Learn about the history of space exploration and how things have changed to allow private companies the opportunity to venture into space. Find out about the companies making private space exploration a new reality-whether for tourism, scientific exploration, or profit. Maybe one day you, too, could be a space tourist!

Many science fiction stories in books, movies, and comics take place on the planet Mars. In real life, though, no person has ever traveled to the red planet. Instead, humanity has explored Mars with orbiters, landers, rovers, and other amazing technology. But even though we know a lot more about the red planet today, Mars is still a mystery. Learn the history of Mars exploration and read about scientists' plans to send more missions to study Mars. Someday, humans will step foot on the red planet and make even more discoveries. In the meantime, explore the planet's many mysteries!

Beyond our planet, far away from the Earth's orbit, humans explore the stars using small spacecraft called space probes. These vehicles help scientists learn more about the vast universe around our small, blue planet. Learn the history behind the deep-space probes that travel the galaxy. Read about the amazing discoveries these probes have made over the years. Find out how scientists have explored the farthest reaches of our solar system using deep-space probes.