Who Owns the Moon?

Who Owns the Moon? And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space

Hardback (07 Jan 2025)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Today's teens may travel to the Moon in their lifetimes. This primer on what to know for a future in space combines technology and science with law and policy for a fascinating look at a very timely subject.

For teens who are space fans, this book is loaded with fascinating facts, great stories, and new ways of thinking about the challenges of space. It covers topics on the science of space and developments in technology (e.g., satellites behaving like spacecraft), and it also considers the laws that have been drafted for space travel and space etiquette-the agreed upon norms of behavior that allow humans to explore without conflict.

The book discusses the problem of space debris, and the growth of space tourism. It provides details about the Artemis missions and plans for the Gateway space station, and so much more. It challenges young readers to think about the decisions that need to be made in the years ahead to ensure that space exploration remains an exhilarating and peaceful activity.

And the final chapter provides guidance on careers in the space industry-being an astronaut is only one of many exciting paths to pursue.

Book information

ISBN: 9781682635377
Publisher: Holiday House
Imprint: Margaret Quinlin Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 567g
Height: 254mm
Width: 203mm