Since NASA was established in 1958, it has landed rovers on distant planets and launched telescopes deep into space, all so that we can look back to the beginning of time. Through stunning images provided by NASA and fascinating sidebars and profiles of lesser known contributors to the NASA program, young space fans will learn how NASA started, how it faced challenges along the way, how much it has achieved, and how it will continue to move forward in the future.

It's on -- A look in the mirror -- Separate and more than equal to the task -- Losing luster -- "Star wars" and seeing stars -- World peace ... in space -- Overcoming challenges -- No more monkey business -- Making impossible real -- NASA and the environment -- New visions, new voices -- Living in space, journey to Mars ... and beyond.