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Marswalk One
David Shayler (Ed.)
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Description for Marswalk One
Paperback. Addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars. This book also addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and what a human crew could achieve that an automated mission could not. It features an analysis drawn from experiences in manned and unmanned space programmes including Apollo, Skylab, Salyut/Mir, and Shuttle and ISS. Editor(s): Shayler, David; Salmon, Andy; Shayler, Michael D. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 980.
MARSWALK ONE: First Steps on a New Planet addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars, documenting what the first human crew will do when they place their feet in the red dust of the planet. The book also addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and, more importantly, what a human crew could achieve that an automated mission could not. Understanding the clear benefits of sending a human crew to the surface of Mars, and how these benefits can be seen back on Earth, is the key to sustained long-term public and ... Read more
MARSWALK ONE: First Steps on a New Planet addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars, documenting what the first human crew will do when they place their feet in the red dust of the planet. The book also addresses why we need to carry out these tasks and, more importantly, what a human crew could achieve that an automated mission could not. Understanding the clear benefits of sending a human crew to the surface of Mars, and how these benefits can be seen back on Earth, is the key to sustained long-term public and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Springer-Praxis Books
Condition
New
Weight
479g
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781852337926
SKU
V9781852337926
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Marswalk One
From the reviews: This book aims to answer questions about what the first manned missions to Mars will do, both on the surface and from orbit, and what they can achieve that unmanned missions cannot. ... It is illustrated ... with black-and-white photos and has a brief chronology ... Read more