Spaceflight has significantly changed our knowledge of the world. But how did they become possible and what did they tell us about the universe? And what is their future in an era of rapid technology development? The whole history of travel into outer space - from the amazing technology that allowed us to look beyond the clouds to the concepts of space tourism - you will find in the pages of the book by Paul Parsons, writer, science journalist and editor. For a wide range of readers.