Space research and investigation is always at the cutting edge of science. This exciting book traces its history from the Space Race of the last century to the development of GPS and space tourism. An activity spread allows readers to design their own spacecraft.

Includes glossary and index.

Race for space -- Eyes in the sky -- Risks and rewards -- The future is now -- Living in space -- What next? -- Be a space explorer -- Glossary -- Learning more -- Index and about the author.