Gregory Vogt

This is the story of the Viking mission, the history and eventsleading up to it and what we know about Mars because of Viking.Illustrated with photographs taken on the Viking mission.

Presents examples of space stations and explains how astronauts live and work in them.

Discusses experiments proposed by high school students that have been performed aboard "Skylab" and gives advice to those interested in similar space research competitions.

Describes different types of rockets and how they work, including delta rockets, Saturn V, and the space shuttle.

Details astronaut John Glenn's second flight into space in 1998 and contrasts it with his first flight in 1962, discussing training, equipment, and responsibilities.