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- Opens with a simulated manned descent to the Martian surface
- Recalls the drama of the first Apollo LM landings
- Uses air-to-ground commentary
- The ultimate geology field trip
- Based on real experience, including Apollo, Antarctic and Arctic research
- All about the first human research outpost on another planet
Part of the book series: Springer Praxis Books (PRAXIS)
Part of the book sub series: Space Exploration (SPACEE)
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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.
Reviews
From the reviews:
"This book aims to answer questions about what the first manned missions to Mars will do, both on the surface and from orbit, and what they can achieve that unmanned missions cannot. … It is illustrated … with black-and-white photos and has a brief chronology as an appendix and a four-page index. … there is a need for books like this. They provide food for thought and should be studied by future Mars exploration planners … ." (Mark Williamson, www.satellite-evolution.com, May/June, 2007)
Authors and Affiliations
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Astro Info Service, Halesowen West Midlands, UK
David J. Shayler
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Astronautics News, Smethwick West Midlands, UK
Andrew Salmon
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Astro Info Service, Hall Green Birmingham, UK
Michael D. Shayler
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Marswalk One
Book Subtitle: First Steps on a New Planet
Authors: David J. Shayler, Andrew Salmon, Michael D. Shayler
Series Title: Springer Praxis Books
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-596-8
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2005
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-85233-792-6Published: 02 June 2005
eBook ISBN: 978-1-84628-596-7Published: 05 July 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVIII, 244
Additional Information: Jointly published with Praxis Publishing, UK