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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bortz, Fred, 1944-
Language:	English
Published:	Minneapolis, MN : Twenty-First Century Books, c2011.
Series:	Seven wonders (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Subjects:	Astronautics > Juvenile literature. Space vehicles > Juvenile literature. Astronautics. Space vehicles. Outer space > Exploration > Juvenile literature. Outer space > Exploration.
Genre:	Juvenile literature.
Online Access:	EBSCO eBooks: 2011 (EBSCO) eBook K-8 Collection (EBSCOhost): 2011 (EBSCO) eBook Public Library Collection (EBSCOhost) – North America: 2011 (EBSCO)
Format:	Electronic eBook

Contents:

The great observatories
The International Space Station
Down-to-Earth satellites
Moon bases and moon water
Mars rovers
New Horizons
Future technologies for space travel.