Written to bring space down to Earth for a broader audience, Aerospace Science: The Exploration of Space explains the concepts and examples of spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space operations. The authors hope to inspire students just like they themselves are inspired by the thousands of people who ve explored space. The book includes a CD-ROM of invaluable additional material, supplementing the text and providing students with even more background and insight on the various roles, complexities, and rewards of space travel.