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Mars: Past, Present, and Future (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics) [Hardcover]

E. Brian Pritchard (Author)
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January 1, 1992 1563470438 978-1563470431
This book contains the invited papers presented at the Mars Exploration Past, Present, and Future Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, in July 1991. Past missions are reviewed in terms of science returned and systems, operations, and management lessons learned. Present missions are examined briefly, and future missions are examined in the context of the Space Exploration Initiative.

Of particular interest are the papers on the Viking mission. They provide valuable management lessons learned for future program and project managers.


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  • Hardcover: 324 pages
  • Publisher: AIAA (January 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1563470438
  • ISBN-13: 978-1563470431
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,215,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Next Frontier, June 15, 2000
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This review is from: Mars: Past, Present, and Future (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics) (Hardcover)
When talking about the exploration of space, and in particular of the planet Mars, it is easy to fall into one of two categories : a) Over-technical b) Over-fantastic.

Fortunately, this book avoids both of those paths. Don't misunderstand - this is for those with a technical/scientific bent, but can be understood by lay-people. It is a high quality astronautical engineering book, focusing on the _how_, but pause is also given to the more human side, the _why_ - why go, why explore. Contributors of chapters come from reputable and solid backgrounds, with ideas that are backed not only by imagination, but with engineering know-how.

In short, this book provides a valuable reference for those interested in the technical aspects - if I win the fifty dollars for a review, I know what I'll ask for...

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
opposition class missions, conjunction class missions, communications orbiter, aerobrake system, outgassed volatiles, relay orbiter, ernmental purposes, air revitalization, system oxygen supply, cruise stage, orbit capture, carrier spacecraft, nuclear thermal propulsion, regenerative life support, exploration initiative, civil space program, payload elements, mars vehicles, primordial solar nebula, launch energy, robotic missions, shield mass, human missions, planetary protection, propulsion concepts
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Synthesis Group, United States, Space Exploration Initiative, Space Station Freedom, Ames Research Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Martin Marietta, Government Printing Office, Johnson Space Center, Jim Martin, Advisory Committee, Mars Observer, New York, President Bush, Red Planet, Augustine Committee, Academic Press, Langley Research Center, White House, National Science Foundation, Air Force, Chem Chem, Launch Year Fig, Mars Environmental Survey, National Science Teachers Association
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