Seedhouse, Erik
Martian Outpost (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780387981901
- author:
- Seedhouse, Erik
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Praxis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Engineering & Technology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Martian Outpost: Establishing a Human Settlement on Mars
This comprehensive guide explores the technologies, mission architectures, and medical requirements needed to send humans to Mars. It delves into the challenges of establishing a human settlement on the Red Planet, including the risks and complexities associated with an overall planet exploration program.
The book examines various mission options, including NASA's Constellation, ESA's Aurora, and Ross Tierney's DIRECT, as well as the development of life support systems to protect crews from lethal radiation in deep space. A detailed look at the transportation hardware and crew preparation is also provided.
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