Mars: A Journey of Discovery

NASA's InSight lander has touched down on Mars, and the Mars 2020 rover will depart Cape Canaveral for the red planet in two years. The ultimate challenge is to enable crewed missions to Mars by the 2030s, the next giant leap for mankind. NASA historian and award-winning space writer Rod Pyle takes us through previously uncharted territory to experience the unravelling of the mysteries of Mars first-hand and as they happened.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2019
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

All eyes are on Mars as NASA's InSight lander has made a historic touchdown on the red planet, paving the way for the Mars 2020 rover's departure in two years. The ultimate goal is to enable crewed missions to Mars by the 2030s, marking a significant milestone for humanity. In his captivating book, Mars: A Journey of Discovery, NASA historian and acclaimed space writer Rod Pyle takes readers on an unprecedented journey through the exploration of Mars. With exclusive access to NASA's extensive archives, Pyle traces the evolution of Mars exploration, from early telescopic observations in the 1960s to the landers and rovers of the 1970s and the advanced orbiters currently exploring every corner of the planet. Insightful documents from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, including newly discovered hand-drawn renderings of mission designs and personal annotations, provide a detailed account of 50 years of discovery. The book also showcases NASA's ambitious plans for human exploration of Mars, including detailed designs for crewed missions and alternative proposals by experts like Buzz Aldrin. This captivating exploration of Mars sheds light on the ongoing efforts to unravel the mysteries of the red planet and pave the way for future human missions.

Weight: 874g
Dimension: 279 x 233 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780233005843