"A twelve-year-old boy is chosen to join a four-person applicant team to work towards membership in the Confederation of United Planets, and stumbles across conspiracies resembling science fiction he's been a fan of his entire life"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the construction and purpose of the International Space Station and the life of the astronauts on board.

Chronicles the history of space stations, from the launch of Skylab to the plans for the next generation of these amazing creations, an international effort that may be the most significant step in mankind's journey to the stars since the moon landing. Engineers and scientists from around the world talk about what was learned from Skylab and Mir, and how the design of the newest station overcomes the obstacles that rendered its predecessors unusable....