Explore the fascinating world of spacecraft with this captivating addition to the beloved 'How Things Work' series. Featuring stunning illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this book unveils the engineering marvels behind spaceships and their extraordinary missions. Discover how rockets achieve liftoff, trace humanity's journey to the Moon, and learn how space centers prepare for cosmic adventures. From orbiting space stations and satellites to rovers and beyond, young readers will gain insight into the diverse vehicles that expand our reach into the universe. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand the technology propelling exploration across the cosmos.