Overview
Space Sciences, 2nd Edition is part of the Macmillan Science Library series. Its 345 entries range from roughly 400 to 5,000 words. They are grouped into 4 subject-based volumes. It provides the latest information on all aspects of space exploration, astronomy, and their impact on daily life on Earth. All entries from the previous edition have been updated, and six new entries added. The past, present, and future of such diverse topics as Mars missions, radio astronomy, the satellite industry, and space tourism are discussed, just to name a few topics. Fifty-seven biographies of astronauts, scientists, and entrepreneurs are included in the series. Entries are written for a general audience without a science background, with technical terms defined as needed.
Features & Benefits
- Grouped into 4 subject-based volumes: Space Business, Planetary Science and Astronomy, Humans in Space, Our Future in Space.
- 345 entries provide an overview of the history and current status of space exploration and astronomy, as well as their economic and cultural impact.
- Comprehensively updated from the last edition, including new entries, photos, and revamped design.
- Covers issues in the news today, like the end of the shuttle program, the future of the U.S. space program, the space debris problem, the search for exoplanets, and the prospect of privately operated manned space flights.
