Discusses the objectives and technology of unmanned spacecraft.

Discusses the objectives and technology of unmanned spacecraft.

With Space Probes: Exploring Beyond Earth, young readers can learn what a space probe is, what planets have been explored, what is a rover, and what future missions are planned.

The book also includes sections on the Apollo Space Program, the USSR-USA space race and a cross-referenced chronological index of all the probes.

Offering fascinating investigations into this crucial chapter in space history, this collection of specially commissioned essays from leading historians opens new vistas in our understanding of the development of planetary science.

This is an up-to-date record of the many recent discoveries made about our solar system and other planetary systems using ground-based and space probe technology.

The papers in this volume provide a richly textured picture of important developments - and some colorful characters - in a half century of solar system exploration.

This book makes STEAM studies exciting for even the most reluctant reader by framing science curriculum topics within the awesome field of astronomy, and by using easy-to-understand language and bold graphics.