Looks at some of the most famous astronauts and space explorers, and discusses the training required to become an astronaut, what's involved in preparing for a mission, life on a space station, and space tourism.

Includes index.

Brave explorers -- The first space explorers -- Moon walk -- Emergency in space! -- Astronaut training -- On the ground -- Three, two, one, liftoff! -- Life on a space station -- All in a day's work -- Space walk -- Returning to Earth -- Space tourists! -- The future of space travel.