Martian outpost:the challenges of establishing a human settlement on Mars

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Seedhouse Erik.
Published: Springer In association with Praxis,
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