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EDITORIAL INFORMATION
MARSWALK ONE: First Steps on a New Planet
addresses the question of why we should embark on a journey to Mars,
documenting what the first human crew will do when they place their feet
in the red dust of the planet. The book also addresses why we need to
carry out these tasks and, more importantly, what a human crew could
achieve that an automated mission could not. Understanding the clear
benefits of sending a human crew to the surface of Mars, and how these
benefits can be seen back on Earth, is the key to sustained long-term
public and political support for the programme in terms of cash and
commitment.
The book accepts that the journey will be made, but does not specify
precisely when. Flight time, and how to get to and from the planet are
discussed briefly, to understand why the suggested duration spent at Mars
is reasonable.
The main objective of the work is to look at what science will be done on
the surface – supported by orbital operations – and what hardware and
technology will be employed to achieve the mission objectives. This
analysis is drawn from previous experiences in manned and unmanned space
programmes, including Apollo, Skylab, Salyut/Mir, Shuttle and ISS, Viking,
Luna/Lunokhod, and recent Mars missions such as Pathfinder and Global
Surveyor.
In addition, new interviews with key personalities involved in planning
Martian exploration, and discussions about current thoughts on what we
need to accomplish on Mars when we get there, will provide a lively and
thought provoking account that could generate fresh debate.
When the decision is finally made to go to Mars, it will be made in the
knowledge that most of the world knows why we are going and what benefits
mankind will see for the effort. The authors’ primary objective is to
begin this understanding.
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
- -Contents.
- -Prologue.
-Destination Mars.
-History of Mars Exploration.
-Voyage to Mars.
-Evolution of a Marswalk.
-Wardrobe for Mars.
-Surface Exploration.
-Science on the Surface.
-Living the Dream.
-Return to Earth.
-Contacts and Research.
-Conclusion.
- -Index.
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