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World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"How are astronauts going to explore Mars? Previous space suits have been bulky and cumbersome-- but maybe we can fix that with new designs. Learn how engineer Dava Newman plans to create a new space suit that will enable us to explore the Red Planet in comfort and style"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Flying probes would be a good way to gather lots of information about some planets and large moons in our solar system. But flying is a particular challenge in Mars's thin atmosphere. Learn how aerospace engineer Chang-Kwon Kang plans to build fliers for Mars inspired by butterflies and bees"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Asteroids and comets are hard to explore up close. Their low gravity makes it difficult to land on them--and to travel on them without floating away! What if you could turn this disadvantage into an advantage? Learn how engineer Marco Pavone plans to build a rover to bounce across an asteroid"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The sun's rays heat up everything in our solar system. Without complex cooling systems for spacecraft, electronics break down and rocket fuel boils. What if there was a simple coating that could keep spacecraft cool? Learn how NASA engineer Robert Youngquist plans to use his Solar White coating to allow spacecraft to practically touch the sun!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Would you like to live in space? Today, only a few astronauts live there at a time, crammed into tiny spacecraft and space stations. But larger and more comfortable quarter are needed to truly open up space for development. Learn how architect Anthony Longman plans to create an expandable space habitat that will allow thousands of people to live, work, and play in space"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Probes to the outer solar system take many years to reach their destinations. They get there with only enough power for basic instruments and grainy communication back to Earth. What if we could get high-definition video of Saturn's rings? Learn how aerospace engineer Stephanie Thomas plans to create a rocket that can get to the outer planets much faster and provide plenty of power"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Venus is one of the most challenging planets to explore. Its acidic clouds, cruising pressures, and searing heat destroy even the toughest space probes. Learn how engineer Jonathan Sauder plans to overcome these challenges using the same technology that makes clocks tick"--Back cover.
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