In 1783, the first balloon took off. More than a century and a half later, in 1936, the world's largest airship made its first flight. And after another 21 years, the first artificial Earth satellite was launched. So from a primitive aircraft moving in the air at a relatively low altitude, scientists came to the creation of technology that is capable of leaving the atmosphere and flying in outer space. This publication will tell about these and many other amazing technical creations created over the long years of the existence and development of mankind. After reading this encyclopedia, the guys will get acquainted with aviation and space technology, expand their knowledge in the field of armored vehicles and small arms, learn a lot of interesting things about sea and river vessels, rail transport, as well as road-building machines. Brief but exhaustive articles are written in simple language. They are accompanied by colorful illustrations, which will make reading more interesting and entertaining.