"First published 2019 by Nosy Crow Ltd., Wheat Wharf, 27a Shad Thames, London"-- Title page verso

What is space? -- Why explore space? -- The history of space exploration -- Exploring space today -- How do you become an astronaut? -- What kind of training do astronauts have to do? -- What does it feel like to go into space? -- What do astronauts actually do on a space station? -- What is it like on the moon? -- How do astronauts get back to Earth? -- What other kinds of space jobs are there? -- Are you good at problem solving? Then a job in Mission Control might be for you -- Do you love doing experiments? Then become a space scientist -- What about the more unusual space jobs? -- Get involved!

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer or to work at Mission Control? Find out all about space and all the incredible space jobs you could do, from training to be a space chef or designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we could live on, or even blasting into space and living in the International Space Station. This book will inspire anyone with an interest in science and space exploration