Space Exploration

Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race

$16.95

Epic Rivalry: The Inside Story of the Soviet and American Space Race As the title suggests, Epic Rivalry focuses on the early heated competition between the US and the USSR, from 1957 through the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, they personified an almost unimaginable feat?the incredibly complex task of sending humans safely to another celestial body. This extraordinary odyssey, which grew from the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, was galvanized by the Sputnik launch in 1957. To mark the fiftieth anniversary of Sputnik, National Geographic recaptures this gripping moment in the human experience with a lively and compelling new account. Approaching its subject from a uniquely balanced perspective, this important new narrative chronicles the epic race to the moon and back as it has never been told before?and captures the interest of casual browsers and science, space, and history enthusiasts alike. Book Details Soft Cover: 304 pages Publisher: National Geographic (September 18, 2007) Language: English Book Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 3 inches

Five Years On Mars – National Geographic

$19.95

Five Years On Mars – National Geographic When the NASA rovers Spirit and Opportunity touched down on Mars in 2004, they weren?t expected to last long?perhaps 90 days, or six months at most. But 90 days have stretched into almost five years, and a short-term science mission searching for evidence of water has turned into one of the greatest adventures of the Space Age. The rovers have trekked miles across hostile plains, climbed mountains, ventured in and out of deep craters, gotten stuck in sand dunes, survived dust storms and mechanical failures, and cheated death so often that no one will venture a guess as to how much longer they might last.Five Years on Mars follows this amazing story of two rovers that may be among some of the greatest explorers in history. Features: Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen Language: English Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Number of discs: 1 DVD Release Date: April 27, 2010 Run Time: 50 minutes

Smart Lab Space Exploration Science Kit

$39.95

Smart Lab Space Exploration Launch a Space Exploration!SmartLab Space Exploration is so much more than just a toy and book! SmartLab products satisfy and engage a child’s curiosity. Science becomes an adventure. SmartLab Space Exploration contains many fascinating things that kids will love to explore and understand the mysteries about space.The Space Exploration Science Kit is packed with fun activities and information about our galaxy. With answers to questions like, ?when is a star not a star?? and ?which planet spins backwards??, the Space Exploration Science Kit keeps kids fascinated! The Space Exploration Science Kit features a snap-together solar system model with a label sticker sheet; a planetarium with Northern and Southern hemisphere domes; a remote control rocket with launch pad and sticker sheet; a glow-in-the-dark moon; and a punch-out paper Mars rover model with plastic wheels, hubcaps and axles. Features: Science kit that includes solar system model, planetarium, remote control rocket, glow-in-the-dark moon, mars rover model, 9 activity cards and a fold-out guide Package measures 18?W x 15?H x 2.75? Requires 4 ?AA? and 2 ?AAA? batteries, not included

Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System (Hardcover)

$34.95

Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System (Hardcover) Noted planetary geologist Ellen Stofan and veteran astronaut Tom Jones pair images of Earth?many captured by space shuttle and space station crewmembers?with astonishing scenes of alien surfaces beamed home by NASA?s far-ranging robotic probes. Vivid illustrations of searing lava plains, windswept deserts, and stark craters demonstrate how natural forces have shaped these varied landscapes. This comprehensive new portrait of the solar system brings to light an array of important features never seen until today?and it highlights, for the first time, the similarities and contrasts between Earth and its neighbors in space. In a stunning and completely new view of the solar system, an astronaut and a geologist team up to investigate, through parallel views made possible by cutting-edge space technology, how the earth itself can help science unravel the mysteries of the heavens.Anecdotal stories from space flights and exploratory missions make Planetology an absorbing read as well as an informative resource. The book?s unique concept draws intriguing comparisons across multiple physical processes, and its dynamic design offers a fresh approach to the study of space. With extensive media and science experience and contacts for both authors, Planetology is positioned for stellar success. Book Details: Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: National Geographic; illustrated edition edition (November 18, 2008) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 1 inches

A Ball, A Dog, and A Monkey

$14.95

A Ball, A Dog, and A Monkey A Ball, a Dog, and a Monkey tells the remarkable story of America’s first efforts to succeed in space, a time of exploding rockets, national space mania, Florida boomtowns, and interservice rivalries so fierce that President Dwight Eisenhower had to referee them.A Ball, A Dog, and A Monkey covers roughly the first year of the Space Age, from the launch of Sputnik in October 1957 through Project SCORE, which placed an entire Atlas booster in orbit with a small communications payload, including a tape-recorded message from President Eisenhower, just before Christmas 1958. The book examines both the Soviet and American programs, but places far more emphasis on the latter, from the political machinations in Washington to the technical difficulties of launching satellites to the effects the massive influx of space and missile workers had on the once-sleepy communities around Cape Canaveral. (The title itself refers to Sputnik, Laika, and a squirrel monkey named Gordo that the US launched on a suborbital spaceflight in late 1958.)The book does serve as a reminder that the history of that era is about not just about satellites and rockets, but also the people who created them or were touched by them in some way. With a story as well known as the opening of the Space Race, and one with few new revelations and insights, A Ball, A Dog, and A Monkey focuses primarily on stories from some of the people (primarily American) involved in that first year of the Space Age. Some of them are famous: Eisenhower, Wernher von Braun, and James Van Allen, the Iowa physicist whose experiments were flown on Explorer 1. Others are more obscure, yet still interesting. “A SCIENCE BOOK OF 2007″ – NPR’S SCIENCE FRIDAY “A FUN, FAST READ…AMAZING WE HAD TO WAIT ‘TIL THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THAT YEAR’S TUMULTUOUS EVENTS TO GET THE POPULAR HISTORY THEY DESERVED” – Angela Gunn USATODAY.COM Paperback 320 Pages Simon & Schuster, September 2008

Journey to the Edge of the Universe [Blu-ray] (2009)

$29.95

Journey to the Edge of the Universe [Blu-ray] (2009) National Geographic presents the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe using a single, unbroken shot through the use of spectacular CGI technology. Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, Journey to the Edge of the Universe explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system. Details: Actors: Alec Baldwin, Sean Pertwee Format: Color, Subtitled, Widescreen Language: English Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Number of discs: Bluray 1 Studio: Nat’l Geographic Vid DVD Release Date: March 31, 2009 Run Time: 91 minutes

Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2009)

$19.95

Journey to the Edge of the Universe (2009) National Geographic presents the first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe using a single, unbroken shot through the use of spectacular CGI technology. Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope, Journey to the Edge of the Universe explores the science and history behind the distant celestial bodies in the solar system. Details: Actors: Alec Baldwin, Sean Pertwee Format: Color, Subtitled, Widescreen Language: English Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Number of discs: 1 Studio: Nat’l Geographic Vid DVD Release Date: March 31, 2009 Run Time: 91 minutes

Mercury Capsule signed by Scott Carpenter

$425

Mercury Capsule signed by Scott Carpenter This high quality replica is handcrafted from mahogany and comes with a wooden base and a plaque Signed by Scott Carpenter. Dimensions are 7″(L) X 7″(W) X 7.50″(H) in Case. 3.75″(L) X 3.75″(W) X 4.75″(H) – Product alone. Malcom Scott Carpenter was one of the original seven astronauts selected in 1959 for Project Mercury. Created by the newly formed National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Project Mecury was the United States’ answer to the Soviet Union’s space Program. This rivalry eventually became the space race- a contest between the two superpowers to land the first men on the moon and return them safely to earth. Carpenter was the second American to orbit the earth and the fourth American in space, following Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom, and John Glenn. Carpenter inspects the honey comb protective material on the main pressure bulkhead of his Aurora 1 capsule. After being chosen for Project Mercury in 1959, Carpenter served as back up pilot for John Glenn, who flew his first U.S. Orbital mission aboard Friendship 7: when Deke Slayton was withdrawn on medical grounds from Project Mercury’s second manned orbital flight, Carpenter was assigned to replace him. He flew into space on May 24, 1962, atop the Mercuty-Atlas 7 rocket for a three orbit science mission that lasted nearly five hours. His aurora 7 spacecraft attained a maximum altitude of 164 miles and an orbital velocity of 17,532, miles per hour.

Space Bingo

$15.95

Space Bingo This Space Bingo game is a great way to learn about the basics of space science. Game contains 6 picture boards for 2-6 players, 42 informative cards and chips. Space Bingo was made possible by the support and contributions from NASA and the Kennedy Space Center. Features: 2 to 6 players can play For ages 3 and up 42 informative cards and chips

Apollo 12: The NASA Mission Reports

$18.95

Apollo 12: The NASA Mission Reports Apollo 12 The NASA Mission Reports comes with a bonus Windows CDROM featuring an exclusive 30th anniversary interview with Command Module Pilot Captain Richard “Dick” Gordon ? the movie “Pinpoint For Science” ? the full EVA television record ? the in flight press conference ? over 2100 still photographs and five Quicktime panoramas of the Ocean Of Storms. When the crew of Apollo 11 returned to Earth in July 1969 they brought with them a wealth of new information about the moon. Now astronauts Charles (Pete) Conrad, Alan Bean and Richard Gordon would return to the moon and build on that knowledge. The real test for the crew of Apollo 12 was not to see if they could get to the moon, but to see if they could get to an exact place on the moon. Their target was in an area known as the Ocean Of Storms. On November 14 1969 the crew of Apollo 12 blasted off to their place in history. Not only would Conrad and Bean become the third and fourth men to walk on the moon but they would land the lunar module Intrepid within 600 feet of their designated target. Waiting for them was the unmanned space probe Surveyor 3 which had soft-landed in April 1967. The flight of Apollo 12, which began almost catastrophically when the huge Saturn V was struck by lightning just moments after lift off, went on to yield an enormous amount of valuable data collected during over seven and a half hours on the lunar surface. On their return home the crew of Apollo 12 became the first humans to witness an eclipse of the Sun by the Earth. In Apollo 12 The NASA Mission Reports some of the rare official documentation of the voyage of Apollo 12 is collected and made commercially available for the first time. Features and Reviews Fed up with the garden variety overviews of NASA’s glory days…then the NASA Mission Reports may light your candle.” . . . Air & Space – Smithsonian”This series is highly recommended . . . A bargain at twice the price!” . . . AD ASTRA – National Space Society Paperback: 248 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing Inc; Bk&CD Rom edition (October 1, 1999) Language: English Book Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches Bonus CD-ROM Included! CDROM featuring an exclusive 30th anniversary interview with Command Module Pilot Captain Richard “Dick” Gordon The movie “Pinpoint For Science” The full EVA television record The in flight press conference Over 2100 still photographs and five Quicktime panoramas of the Ocean Of Storms

Japan Space Agency Patch

$5.25

The official patch from the Japanese National Space Development agency. 3 inches.

Creating Space

$30.95

Creating Space The Story of the Space Age Told Through ModelsThe Heavens – and trying to get there – have always intrigued man, and have been included in our artwork throughout all of history. In recent years they have been the subject of countless books, articles, radio and television shows and films, and have more and more featured the practical method of achieving these dreams – Spaceships. Creating Space takes us on a journey through the history of the space age, up to the present and beyond. From the advent of the “space race” with the V-2 rocket of World War II to the International Space Station and the future, a complete and detailed chronicling of vehicles is given, side by side with pictures and details of models that depict the multitude of aircraft and spacecraft developed throughout the world.In addition, extensive appendices provide details of all of the space-related models ever made and the many manufacturers and distributors who have supplied them – all in the words of an experienced professional insider. Mat Irvine worked in the BBC Visual Effects Department for 20 years, contributing to many projects including Doctor Who, Blake’s 7, Edge of Darkness, the various NASA flights, and many science and space-oriented documentaries and programs. Creating Space is presented in 12 chapters which logically group together the history, the vehicles and the models into logical and meaningful categories. This book will be equally valuable to space enthusiasts, modellers, and space historians.

Kids to Space: A Space Traveler’s Guide

$29.95

Kids to Space: A Space Traveler’s Guide In the interest of getting kids interested in science, math, space, ……..Lonnie Schorer invited 6000 students, in 99 schools in every state in the US and from Canada, to take an imaginary trip to space – each asking 3 questions prior to launch. This resulted in 18,000 questions, answered by 83 experts. So, this is: An art book: there are 146 student illustrations in the book and another 1000+ on the CD/ROM accompanying the book, set to Hawkwind soundtracks. A science teachers textbook: packed with science information in 94 different categories. A reading literacy book: a children’s story, in large font, precedes each chapter – introducing younger children to the material in the chapter in simple everyday terms. A career guide: a mini-bio for each of the 83 experts is included so that kids can see that one doesn’t have to be a rocket scientist to participate in the space effort. An adult book: The average adult does not know 85% of the information in the book. It would seem an investigative expedition, where children think about tomorrow, learn techniques for problem solving to reach a goal, explore the unknown and express their visions for the future is, as an educational exploration, as relevant as a land-based expedition. It is essentially the first private citizens guide to space – generated by children. These children are our future explorers, and we need to encourage and reach them now. Kids To Space Special Edition Author: Lonnie Jones Schorer Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Format: Paperback Pages: 384 Includes CD-ROM Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing (Apogee Books) Date: 2006

Sex In Space

$17.95

Sex In Space by Laura S. Woodmansee, author of Women Astronauts and Women of SpaceAs hoteliers design zero-gravity hotel suites for out-of-this-world unions and with the first honeymoon in space already scheduled, this provocative account reveals the truth about romantic rendezvous in Earth’s orbit and beyond as well as the advantages and difficulties of having sex in space. Questions the space agencies are too embarrassed to discuss ? such as Has anyone “done it” in space? What will happen to the first baby conceived in space? and Have astronauts and cosmonauts practiced “docking maneuvers” while in orbit? ? are thoughtfully answered, while science-fiction myths about interstellar intercourse are dispelled. From chemistry to psychology, this exploration runs the reproductive and sexual gamut, from lust and sexual mechanics to conception, pregnancy, and birth in low-gravity situations. This title may not be suitable for all audiences. Parental guidance suggested. FEATURES: Paperback: 136 pages Publisher: Collector’s Guide Publishing, Inc. (August 1, 2006) Language: English Book Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches

The Space Report 2011 ‘The Space Report Book

$69

The Space Report 2011 The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity features several new or expanded topics, including: New trends in space activity and how they affect prospects for space going forward Expanded international budget data Discussion of prospects for U.S. workforce, including NASA transitions and new workforce additions New data about science and engineering degree trends among spacefaring nations The Space Report is the definitive overview of major global space developments over the past year. Valuable to space professionals, students, policy-makers, researchers and the media, The Space Report includes highlights from all space sectors – from defense to exploration – and illustrates how space activity affects people around the world. The book provides a wealth of information on global space budgets, revenues and industry performance tracked by the Space Foundation Indexes. The 2011 edition includes a discussion of workforce trends for the commercial aerospace sector, NASA, the U.S. military, Europe and Japan. It explores the trends underlying developments in space activities and provides a forecast of the trends that will shape space activity in years to come. The Space Report 2011 is divided into five sections, each addressing a specific aspect of global space activity: Space Products and Services: The Space Products and Services section focuses on the many ways space affects all of our lives The Space Economy: The Space Economy chapter addresses the financial state of the industry and the government budgets that support space activity. Space Infrastructure: The Space Infrastructure section addresses the global network of equipment designers, manufacturers, spaceports and command and control facilities. Workforce and Education: Workforce and Education addresses the most essential part of any industry – its people. The Space Report 2011 covers the U.S. commercial, civil and military space workforce. Outlook: The final section of the book, Outlook, takes a broad view of the factors that motivate and guide space activity. This section provides a summary overview of the year’s events and discusses the common themes that have been shaping the nature of space activity in 2010 and will drive space activity in years to come.

Space Exploration Playing Cards

$5.5

Space Exploration Playing Cards Space Exploration Playing Cards is a full, 52 playing card deck.This pack makes a voyage of discovery; from early superstitious beliefs, through advances in astronomical instruments, planetary discoveries and rocket science, to the latest technologies and spacecraft now exploring our universe and beyond.

World Space Museum: Science Fiction to Science Fact: Viking 1 Model

$9.95

Snap together plastic model of NASA’s Viking 1 Spacecraft, which arrived at Mars in 1976. Includes educational information sheet and 11 collectible trading cards of famous astronauts, scientists, equipment and events.

The Story of Astronomy and Space

$10.95

The Story of Astronomy and Space by Louie Stowell and Peter AllenWhen you look up at the night sky, you?re not just seeing stars . . . the empty blackness of space is dotted with objects of all shapes and sizes, from gigantic fiery stars to tiny specs of dust.This book explores the mysteries of space and shares the secrets of astronomy ? the science that studies the skies. Features: 104 pages An introduction to the mysteries of space and the secrets of astronomy Packed with scientific facts about the solar system, comets, the Big Bang theory, telescopes, space exploration and much, much more Diagrams and amusing illustrations help make complex ideas easy and fun Includes star charts, a glossary and astronomy timeline, and internet links to recommended websites

Dreams of Flight: Space

$18.95

Dreams of Flight: Space Dreams of Flight features two programs: To The Moon: Join the early rocket pioneers such as Robert Goddard and Herman Oberth as they began turning science fiction into fact. Relive those moments in time when Russians shocked the world, first with the launch of a vehicle into space and then by sending Yuri Gagarin into space, in orbit around the earth. Follow the drama of the space race from Mercury to Gemini and Apollo. Beyond the Moon: Relive the drama and tension of bringing Apollo 13 safely back to earth, after the crew reports, “Houston, we have a problem.” Explore Earths natural satellite was only the first step a practice run as we prepare to visit worlds even further away. Features: Region 0 Full Frame – 1.33 Audio:Dolby Digital 5.1 – English Additional Release Material Full-Motion Menus

3D Shrinky Dinks – Space

$6.5

3D Shrinky Dinks – Space Create 3-Dimensional Astronauts, Sapce Shuttles, Rockets and more, to play with and display!Shrinky Dinks 3D Kits are new for 2011! Trace, bake, shrink and build your favorite Space Shuttles in 3D! Classic Shrinky Dinks® with a new 3D twist! Make your own space program with the Astronauts, Space Shuttles, planets and more. The new 3D Shrinky Dinks® Space kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5? x 8?) and Space tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions and you?ll be making your own 3D fleet in no time!Kids can use color pencils, markers and every color of the rainbow to create their own 3D masterpieces!These kits are great for craft time, group play dates as well as a fun rainy day activity. Perfect for kids age seven and up!Did you know that Shrinky Dinks have been in outer space! They were sent up in the space shuttle Atlantis in 2000 as part of a science experiment. They wanted to see if a Shrinky Dink would shrink in the extreme temperature changes.

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