Space. From Sputnik to the international space station

How do we measure distances in space ? Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space. How long was he up there ? What's an astronaut's suit made from ? This gorgeous book is packed with information. It chronicles humanity's exploits beyond Earth. After introducing readers to the basics of rocket science, it delves into a wide variety of significant moments in and concepts about the history of space exploration, such as the story of Sputnik ; the X-15 and the space race ; the Saturn V launch vehicle ; the Apollo 11 moon landing ; space shuttles and international space stations ; the exploration of Mars ; and the myths and facts about alien life.
Journey to the moon and beyond in this beautifully illustrated and entertainingly informative history of space travel !