Since humans first made them a reality, space vehicles have been vital to outer space exploration. From Sputnik I to Perseverance, spacecraft help astronauts, scientists, and explorers go far beyond Earth’s borders.

In this graphic history, learn about the first space vehicles, the spacecraft that took humans to space, the Mars rovers, and the coming generation of vehicles that will make a future among the stars possible.

Space Vehicles by Jason M. Burns offers an intriguing insight into the advancements and achievements in the field of space exploration.