Exploring Space, Revised Edition

Throughout history, people have tried to understand Earth's place in the universe and what else, if anything, is "out there." This has led to great discoveries: from astrologers in ancient Babylon and Egypt who sought to link the planetary paths to human behavior, to the seventeenth century when Galileo turned his first telescope on the night sky, to the twenty-first century when robotic explorers landed on Mars. While the challenges and triumphs of space exploration have contributed great knowledge to the world, scientists and dreamers continue to look further, wondering what else lies beyond the reach of rockets and telescopes. Exploring Space, Revised Edition offers extensive coverage of human explorations into space, giving up-to-date information about the current state of exploration in the final frontier.

From the expeditions of the ancient world to the future of space exploration in the twenty-first century, Discovery & Exploration conveys the wonders, dangers, and excitement of exploring the unknown. From the earliest explorations to today, first-hand accounts of incidents, climate, and civilizations set the stage for a gripping narrative about key events in world history.