Includes bibliographical references (p. 24) and index.
Contents
Space missions -- First missions in space -- First space walks -- The moon landings -- Missions to Mars -- Visiting Venus -- Studying Jupiter -- The international space station -- Reaching the outer planets -- Hands on: mapping Venus.
Summary
Describes past space missions and explains the types of tasks scientists and astronauts perform during space travel, remotely by robot, and on the international space station.