Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents
Leaving Earth -- Rockets -- Into orbit -- Humans into space -- Space stations -- Living with gravity -- Working in orbit -- Health hazards -- Moon mission -- On the moon -- Probing the planets -- Into the future -- Beyond the solar system -- Glossary.
Summary
"Presents the life of an astronaut from take off to surviving, adapting, and working in space stations. Discusses space travels throughout history, including the first landing on the Moon, and looks at future space exploration plans"-- Provided by publisher.
