Paperback / softback. New. Drawing on contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, award-winning science writer and documentary producer Rod Pyle provides an insiders look into the amazing projects now being developed here and abroad to visit the legendary red planet. ISBN 1616145897 9781616145897 [GB]

ISBN10: 1616145897, ISBN13: 9781616145897, [publisher: Prometheus] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the next decade, NASA, by itself and in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is planning a minimum of four separate missions to Mars. Clearly, exciting times are ahead for Mars exploration. This is an insider's look into the amazing projects now being developed here and abroad to visit the legendary red planet. Drawing on his contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the author provides stunning insights into the history of Mars exploration and the difficulties and dangers of traveling there. After an entertaining survey of the human fascination with Mars over the centuries, the author offers an introduction to the geography, geology, and water processes of the planet. He then briefly describes the many successful missions by NASA and others to that distant world. But failure and frustration also get their due. As the author makes clear, going to Mars is not, and never will be, easy. Later in the book, he describes in detail what each upcoming mission will involve. In the second half of the book, he offers the reader a glimpse inside the world of Earth-based 'Mars analogs,' places on Earth where scientists are conducting research in hostile environments that are eerily 'Martian.' Finally, he constructs a probable scenario of a crewed expedition to Mars, so that readers can see how ...
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Prometheus Books, Publishers, Date: 2012. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. 2012. Prometheus Books, Publishers ISBN 1616145897 9781616145897 [US]

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ISBN10: 1616145897, ISBN13: 9781616145897, [publisher: Prometheus Books, Amherst] Softcover Paperback. This title offers a fascinating look at the exciting future of Mars exploration. In the next decade, NASA - by itself and in collaboration with the European Space Agency - is planning a minimum of four separate missions to Mars. "Destination Mars" provides readers with a fascinating insider's look into the amazing projects now being developed to help the human race visit the legendary Red Planet, a thoroughly entertaining survey of the human fascination with Mars over the centuries, and an introduction to the geography, geology, and science of the planet. It finishes with an extraordinary glimpse of what it will be like to be part of a crewed mission to Mars. This volume also includes a foreword by Robert Manning, Chief Engineer of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Looks at the future of Mars exploration. This title provides readers with a insider's look into the projects being developed to help the human race visit the legendary Red Planet, a survey of the human fascination with Mars over the centuries, and an introduction to the geography, geology, and science of the planet. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1616145897, ISBN13: 9781616145897, [publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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ISBN10: 1616145897, ISBN13: 9781616145897, [publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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ISBN10: 1616145897, ISBN13: 9781616145897, [publisher: Prometheus Books, Amherst, NY] Softcover (2012), 348pp, illus., contents clean.
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Prometheus 2012-04-23 paperback Good Size: 6x0x9;

Prometheus 2012-04-24 Paperback Very Good Ships Within 48 hours M-F. Very Good Condition-May show some limited signs of wear and may have a black line or red dot on edge of pages. Pages and dust cover are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.

Prometheus Books 2012 Softcover Good Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.