Collects many of the most visually significant photographs taken during the first forty-one years of orbital space travel, in a volume that reflects the achievements of the space program, the natural wonders of the planet, and the consequences of pollution. Reprint.

More than 170 spectacular full-color photographs of the Earth taken from space capture the natural forces that have shaped the planet, the vast and fragile beauty of the planet's ecosystems, and human impact on Earth. 35,000 first printing.

Photographs and text of things both astronomical and astronautical form an alphabet book for the 'stargazer'

Explores the technology behind space exploration with photographs of space probes, astronauts, and observatories