Publisher's Synopsis
How have we found out about space - from looking at the stars to walking on the moon and reaching beyond our Solar System? This Gem examines the exploration of space, and the devices.
Collins Gem Space Exploration looks at how we have explored space -
Observations and star maps
Telescopes - from Galileo to Hubble
Discovering about the planets, stars and comets
Exploring space - satellites and unmanned planetary probes
Human exploration in space - Yuri Gagarin, reaching for the moon, the space shuttle and the space station
Surviving in space
With plenty of illustrations, time charts and data boxes, this Gem covers all the key aspects of our exploration of space so far. How will the story develop?
