Since its founding in 1958, NASA has called on gifted artists to portray its future missions and their potential. These fascinating images have enabled everyone from executives to the public to visualize its activities. In order for dreams to become a reality, the various missions—from Mercury to robotic solar system probes, the Apollo lunar capsules to the space shuttle and orbital stations—have required meticulous preparation but also incredible works of art. With these exceptional illustrations unearthed from NASA's archives, Piers Bizony takes readers on an amazing journey far beyond the frontiers of what can be seen.