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Explains and defines terms and concepts in the field, covering scientific theories, public agencies, private organizations, technologies, lunar missions, and the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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In this revised edition of The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia (1991), Angelo (Director of Advanced Technology at Science Applications International Corp.) examines how space exploration is helping to provide answers to questions regarding who we are, where we came from, where we are going, and whether or not we're alone. About 350 entries cover topics including technical terms, complicated technologies, organizations and agencies, the most recent lunar missions, the exploration of Mars, the Hubble Space Telescope, Mission to Planet Earth and the use of space to monitor and protect the biosphere, the International Space Station, asteroid detection and negation systems, issues surrounding the consequence of extraterrestrial contact, and the role of robotics and virtual reality in exploring the solar system. Illustrated with color and b&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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