Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.

Private Space Travel

ebook
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into outer space? Soon you might be able to find out! For years, only trained astronauts were allowed to travel through space, but now lots of companies are creating spacecraft that will allow regular people to experience space for themselves. World View Enterprises wants to take people to near space using a helium balloon. And Virgin Galactic has already sold hundreds of tickets for a ride on its Unity spacecraft. But is this kind of space travel safe? Will these new spacecraft be able to get off the ground? Read this book to learn more about private space travel!

Expand title description text
Series: Space Discovery Guides Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Kindle Book

  • Release date: January 1, 2017

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781512438154
  • Release date: January 1, 2017

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9781512427974
  • File size: 5970 KB
  • Release date: January 1, 2017

Loading
Loading

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
PDF ebook
Kindle restrictions

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6.5
Lexile® Measure:1030
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:5-8

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into outer space? Soon you might be able to find out! For years, only trained astronauts were allowed to travel through space, but now lots of companies are creating spacecraft that will allow regular people to experience space for themselves. World View Enterprises wants to take people to near space using a helium balloon. And Virgin Galactic has already sold hundreds of tickets for a ride on its Unity spacecraft. But is this kind of space travel safe? Will these new spacecraft be able to get off the ground? Read this book to learn more about private space travel!

Expand title description text