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Next Stop Mars: The Why, How, and When of Human Missions
Giancarlo Genta
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Description for Next Stop Mars: The Why, How, and When of Human Missions
Paperback. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 415 pages, 88 black & white illustrations, 57 colour illustrations, 59 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168 x 23. Weight in Grams: 735.
This book covers the possible manned mission to Mars first discussed in the 1950s and still a topic of much debate, addressing historic and future plans to visit the Red Planet. Considering the environmental dangers and the engineering and design needed for a successful trip, it covers every aspect of a possible mission and outpost. The chapters explain the motivations behind the plan to go to Mars, as well as the physical factors that astronauts on manned missions will face on Mars and in transit. The author provides a comprehensive exposure to the infrastructure needs on Mars itself, covering an ... Read more
This book covers the possible manned mission to Mars first discussed in the 1950s and still a topic of much debate, addressing historic and future plans to visit the Red Planet. Considering the environmental dangers and the engineering and design needed for a successful trip, it covers every aspect of a possible mission and outpost. The chapters explain the motivations behind the plan to go to Mars, as well as the physical factors that astronauts on manned missions will face on Mars and in transit. The author provides a comprehensive exposure to the infrastructure needs on Mars itself, covering an ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Springer-Praxis Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
415
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319443102
SKU
V9783319443102
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About Giancarlo Genta
Giancarlo Genta has been full Professor of Construction of Machines since 1987 and taught courses on Astronautic Propulsion, Construction of aircraft engines and motor vehicle technology. Since 1997 he has been Professor of Applied Stress Analysis II at the Master of Science courses of the University of Michigan which are held at the Politecnico di Torino. ... Read more
Reviews for Next Stop Mars: The Why, How, and When of Human Missions
This book offers readers an extensive, clear discussion of the issues involved in establishing a human base on Mars. ... The text is generously illustrated with photographs, illustrations, and tables. Four appendixes furnish readers with additional technical information, including guidance on calculating planetary positions, impulsive and low thrust trajectories, and information on locomotion on Mars. This text manages to be ... Read more