Ley, Willy

The Exploration of Mars

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ISBN 13:: 9781948986618
author:: Ley, Willy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Commonwealth Book Company, Inc.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 188
Dimensions:: 26.7 x 20.3 x 1 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: Science, Astronomy & Space, ,
Condition:: New
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The Exploration of Mars is a detailed guidebook for the first expedition to Mars, written by science writer Willy Ley and noted aerospace engineer Wernher Von Braun. First published in 1956, it provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific and engineering capabilities available at the time.

Illustrated by space artist Chesley Bonestell, this facsimile reprint offers an affordable alternative to the elusive hardcover edition. The book is printed on 50lb white paper, which may slightly warp on pages with heavy ink illustrations on both sides.

Published in 2023, this edition remains a valuable resource for those interested in space engineering and the early days of space exploration.

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