By exploring space humankind has learnt more about the Universe that surrounds our planet. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs brings these discoveries to life.Starting with the first rockets that travelled beyond the Earth's atmosphere this book tells of the development of spacecraft that enabled people to travel into space. It follows the course of the module that first put a man on the moon and finally looks at future space exploration. The book reveals exactly what it is like to be a travellor in space and explores an astronaut's various roles.Featuring photographs taken at both the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Ntional Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Exploration is a unique and compelling introduction to life in space.
- ISBN10 0751361089
- ISBN13 9780751361087
- Publish Date 18 September 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 3 February 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 59
- Language English