Star Bound

Description

Star Bound is a book for anyone who wants to learn about the American space program but isn't sure where to start. First and foremost, it's a history—short, sweet, and straightforward. From rocketry pioneer Robert Goddard's primitive flight tests in 1926 through the creation of NASA, from our first steps on the moon to construction of the International Space Station and planning a trip to Mars, readers will meet the people and projects that have put the United States at the forefront of space exploration. Along the way, they'll learn:How the United States beat the Soviets to the moonWhy astronauts float in space (Hint: It's not for lack of gravity!)How fast rockets have to go to stay in orbit around EarthHow we can "look back in time" through a space telescopeWith technology evolving and humanity's understanding of the universe expanding, we are entering an exciting period of space exploration. Authored by two veteran...