Introduction

As Space X works to reduce the barriers of access to space and Virgin Galactic forges a path to commercial spaceflight for the masses, we have begun to cross the realms of science fiction into the reality of humans viewing the cosmos with their own eyes.

About the Book

30-Second Space Travel is part of an internationally bestselling series that sees a team of expert astronomers hand-pick the 50 most exciting topics and essential concepts in the field of space exploration. They break down each subject into an easily accessible summary that takes just half a minute to understand.

Content Overview

The book begins with Galileo and the early telescope explorers of the Renaissance, covers the physics of orbital mechanics, the Apollo and Sputnik missions of the Space Race, and looks forward to a future of space tourism and planetary colonisation. It aims to open up a whole universe of space travel and leave you eager to research the field in more depth.