Destination Mars

Author : Rod Pyle
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781616145903

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Destination Mars by Rod Pyle Pdf

In the next decade, NASA, by itself and in collaboration with the European Space Agency, is planning a minimum of four separate missions to Mars. Clearly, exciting times are ahead for Mars exploration. This is an insider’s look into the amazing projects now being developed here and abroad to visit the legendary red planet. Drawing on his contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the author provides stunning insights into the history of Mars exploration and the difficulties and dangers of traveling there. After an entertaining survey of the human fascination with Mars over the centuries, the author offers an introduction to the geography, geology, and water processes of the planet. He then briefly describes the many successful missions by NASA and others to that distant world. But failure and frustration also get their due. As the author makes clear, going to Mars is not, and never will be, easy. Later in the book, he describes in detail what each upcoming mission will involve. In the second half of the book, he offers the reader a glimpse inside the world of Earth-based "Mars analogs," places on Earth where scientists are conducting research in hostile environments that are eerily "Martian." Finally, he constructs a probable scenario of a crewed expedition to Mars, so that readers can see how earlier robotic missions and human Earth simulations will fit together. All this is punctuated by numerous firsthand interviews with some of the finest Mars explorers of our day, including Stephen Squyres (Mars Exploration Rover), Bruce Murray (former director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory), and Peter Smith (chief of the Mars Phoenix Lander and the upcoming OSIRIS-REx missions). These stellar individuals give us an insider’s view of the difficulties and rewards of roaming the red planet. The author’s infectious enthusiasm and firsthand knowledge of the international space industry combine to make a uniquely appealing and accessible book about Mars.

Author : Andrew May
Publisher : Icon Books
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781785782268

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Destination Mars by Andrew May Pdf

Mars is back. Suddenly everyone – from Elon Musk to Ridley Scott to Donald Trump – is talking about going to the Red Planet. When the Apollo astronauts walked on the Moon in 1969, many people imagined Mars would be next. However NASA's Viking 1, which landed in 1976, was just a robot. The much-anticipated crewed mission failed to materialise, defeated by a combination of technological and political challenges. Four decades after Viking and almost half a century after Apollo technology has improved beyond recognition – as has politics. As private ventures like SpaceX seize centre stage from NASA, Mars has undergone a seismic shift – it's become the prime destination for future human expansion and colonisation. But what's it really like on Mars, and why should anyone want to go there? How do you get there and what are the risks? Astrophysicist and science writer Andrew May answers these questions and more, as he traces the history of our fascination with the Red Planet.

Author : Jay Barbree,Martin Caidin,Susan Wright
Publisher : Penguin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Mars (Planet)
ISBN : 0670860204

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Destination Mars by Jay Barbree,Martin Caidin,Susan Wright Pdf

Examines how the red planet has been perceived throughout human history--in mythology, religion, astrology, folklore, early scientific history, science fiction, and the modern era of scientific discovery and space travel. Special attention is given to NASA's exploration of Mars, from the first man-made satellite to orbit Mars and the first man-made observation vehicle to land on Mars, to information about the two current missions: Pathfinder and the Mars Global Surveyor. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Giles Sparrow
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781435834439

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Destination Mars by Giles Sparrow Pdf

Examines the planet Mars, discussing its surface, climate, formation, and exploration.

Author : Nathan Miloszewski
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538258736

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Destination Mars by Nathan Miloszewski Pdf

Is there life on Mars? Could humankind eventually colonize the red planet? NASA and other space agencies have been working to answer these questions for decades. From high-powered telescopes to the Mars rovers, the tools used to explore Mars are incredible pieces of technology. What they've discovered about Mars is even more amazing. Your readers will travel through the history of study of the fourth planet from the sun, including the missions to Mars so far and what modern scientists are doing to learn more.

Author : Hugh Walters
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1979-01
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 0571113338

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Destination Mars by Hugh Walters Pdf

Chris Godfrey and his friends plan an expedition to Mars with great detail but nothing prepares them for the confrontation with the planet's inhabitants and the threat to Earth's future they pose.

Author : Martin Caidin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Mars (Planet)
ISBN : UOM:39015017175640

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Destination Mars by Martin Caidin Pdf

Author : Derek Zobel
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612112015

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Mars by Derek Zobel Pdf

Mars is known as the red, rocky planet. It has many volcanoes, including the solar system¿s largest one. Eager readers will learn about the physical features of Mars and its place in the solar system.

Author : Charnan Simon
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781610800907

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Mars by Charnan Simon Pdf

Discover what it's like on the surface of the red planet and find out how space missions have helped scientists learn more about it.

Author : Seymour Simon
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780062344984

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Destination: Mars by Seymour Simon Pdf

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris—the biggest valley on Mars—the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. This updated edition includes: author’s note stunning full-color photographs glossary index websites and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Author : Dave Tyson
Publisher : Sterlinghouse Publisher
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1563152177

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Destination Mars by Dave Tyson Pdf

Mission Pilot Rose, Director Jordan, and COmmander Abrams set off to explore the mysterious planet Mars. The assignment is considered tone of necessity as resources on earth are dwindling.

Author : Seymour Simon
Publisher : StarWalk Kids Media
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781623342746

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Planet Mars by Seymour Simon Pdf

Did you know that there is a volcanic peak on Mars that is three times higher than Mount Everest? Seymour Simon takes young readers on a voyage to Planet Mars.Newly Updated (2012).

Author : P.J. Capelotti
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813063614

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Adventures in Archaeology by P.J. Capelotti Pdf

Remnants of the curious and peculiar ways humankind has marked the archaeological landscape are abundant but often ignored: wrecked aircraft, abandoned airfields, old highway billboards, derelict boats, movie props, and deserted mining operations. In this book, archaeologist P.J. Capelotti explores places and things that people do not typically think of as archaeological sites and artifacts, introducing readers to the most extreme fieldwork taking place today. Capelotti shows that even seemingly ordinary objects from the recent past hold secrets about the cultural history of humans. He investigates the site where a stunt copy of the Orca, the fishing boat used in the movie Jaws, was stripped to pieces by fans—a revelation of the ways humans relate to popular culture. He takes readers to abandoned base camps near the North Pole that are now used as destinations for Arctic tourism. Retelling the story of Thor Heyerdahl’s research expedition across the Pacific Ocean on a balsa log raft, Capelotti shows how experimental archaeology attempts to reveal cultural connections between continents. And he doesn’t stop at the limits of the planet. He discusses debris floating through outer space and equipment left behind on the surface of the moon, highlighting current efforts to preserve artifacts that exist beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. These discarded materials, says Capelotti, help archaeologists piece together the sweeping story of human cultural expansion and exploitation. He explains how the unusual sites of shorelines, sea, air, and space represent the farthest reaches of human civilization. His enthusiasm will inspire readers to set out on their own to investigate the secret meanings of treasures hiding in plain sight.

Author : Susan Lendroth
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580897440

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Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go! by Susan Lendroth Pdf

Perfect for STEM and space storytimes, this musical mission to Mars will have young astronauts singing along as they learn the science of space travel. Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. Even the design of the book defies gravity, as text and art float free on the page, encouraging readers to turn the book sideways and upside-down.

Author : Raymond Bean
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781496536235

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The Curse of Mars by Raymond Bean Pdf

Starr and her family are on their way to Mars to be the first humans to ever visit the red planet. But they’re not alone—they’re taking a group of space tourists with them. Visiting Mars is hard enough when it’s freezing cold, has no oxygen, and is millions of miles from Earth, but then Starr finds out the other kids on board don’t speak English.