The science of spacecraft : the cosmic truth about rockets, satellites, and probes (Science of (Franklin Watts Inc))
by Woolf, Alex, 1964- (Author)
Summary
"Introduces the reader the science of spacecraft"-- Full description
- How did space travel begin?
- How does a rocket work?
- Artificial satellites
- Space probes
- Space stations
- What is a spaceplane?
- What are landers and rovers?
- How does a spacesuit work?
- How do you build a spacecraft?
- What is a space telescope?
- How do we survive in space?
- The future of space travel.