Seven wonders of space technology [electronic resource] / Fred Bortz.

"In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of space technology. Scientists and engineers have built vehicles and equipment to explore the farthest reaches of the solar system. Orbiting satellites and telescopes have given us everything from more accurate weather reports to glimpses back to the begi...

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Main Author: Bortz, Fred, 1944-
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis, MN : Twenty-First Century Books, c2011.
Series:Seven wonders (Minneapolis, Minn.)
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Format: Electronic eBook
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"In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of space technology. Scientists and engineers have built vehicles and equipment to explore the farthest reaches of the solar system. Orbiting satellites and telescopes have given us everything from more accurate weather reports to glimpses back to the beginning of the universe. International teams have built an orbiting space laboratory and are working on plans for human lunar settlements and missions to other planets. Learn about the people and the science behind these amazing advances in space technology."--Amazon.com.
Interest Age Level:
008-012.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 76-77) and index.
ISBN:9780761372806 (online)
9781282962491 (online)