Resources of Near-Earth Space (University of Arizona Space Science Series) [Hardcover]

John S. Lewis (Author), Mildred S. Matthews (Author), Mary L. Guerrieri (Editor)

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• Hardcover: 977 pages
• Publisher: Univ of Arizona Pr (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816514046
• ISBN-13: 978-0816514045
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,091,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Technical, but highly informative, June 22, 2002

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This review is from: Resources of Near-Earth Space (University of Arizona Space Science Series) (Hardcover)

The purpose of this book is to inform the reader about the resources of Near-Earth space (the moon, Mars and asteroids) that can be used to decrease the cost of space activities. It is composed of 33 (if I counted correctly) scientific articles, by some 86 collaborating authors. The articles cover everything from natural resources (minerals, water, etc.) to processing, lunar base siting, and terraforming.

Warning: These articles are not for the faint of heart, they are written by scientists, for scientists. They are highly technical in nature, which means that people unfamiliar with the subject matter might find them hard to understand. That said, though, this is a unique and highly informative book, one that I highly recommend.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Looking beyond the Earth, October 1, 1998

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This review is from: Resources of Near-Earth Space (University of Arizona Space Science Series) (Hardcover)

An invaluable reference, covering many aspects of potential resource use of the Moon and Mars, as well as the asteroids. Not for the technically faint-of-heart, this book covers many aspects of using off-world resources.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant to America's 21st Century Space Program, January 2, 2007

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This review is from: Resources of Near-Earth Space (University of Arizona Space Science Series) (Hardcover)

This book was used as a text in a graduate class taught by Dr. Michael Gaffey at the University of North Dakota. I was pleased to be exposed to the materials. The book is relevant to space exploration as NASA looks to return to the moon, build a lunar base and, perhaps, begin exploration of Near Earth objects (asteroids) as humans again depart Earth orbit to cislunar space. If you are interested in learning about what we need to know and do when humanity again departs Earth orbit in 21st Century space exploration, this is an excellent book of essays. For the lighter, less-technical read, Mining the Sky by Dr. Lewis, is an easier read. Nonetheless, Resources of Near-Earth Space contains articles by many experts in the field today including Dr. Gaffey.