Martian outpost:the challenges of establishing a human settlement on Mars
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Published: |
Springer In association with Praxis,
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Publisher Address: | Berlin New York Chichester, UK |
Publication Dates: | c2009. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Springer Praxis books in space exploration |
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Carrier Form: | xxxi, 292 p., [8] p. of plates: ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780387981901 (pbk.) 038798190X (pbk.) |
Index Number: | V529 |
CLC: | V529.1 |
Call Number: | V529.1/S451-1 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of abbreviations and acronyms -- 1: Why Go? -- Benefits of traveling to Mars -- Science -- Human expansion -- International cooperation -- Technological advancem From the Publisher: Martian Outpost provides a unique and detailed insight into the various enabling technologies, mission architectures, medical requirements, and training needed to send humans to Mars. It focuses on the mission objectives and benefits |