Homes in Space (Hardcover)

This illustrated volume describes man's journey into space. The author considers why humans should want to leave the environment that they are so well adapted to and describes the difficulties and dangers that astronauts face.;The book examines the history of space achievements and disasters from the beginning of the space age, with a description of the first satellites, the first trips to the moon, space stations, space probes and the space shuttle. The likelihood of visiting other planets and galaxies is also considered, as well as the possibility of settlers starting a new life on artificial space colonies.;The text is complemented by a glossary, a further reading list and an index.;Graham Rickard is also author of "Spacecraft" in the "Topics" series.