The Human Factor in a Mission to Mars
An Interdisciplinary Approach
Editors: Szocik, Konrad (Ed.)
Free Preview- Integrates different scientific perspectives on the topic of the future of human deep-space mission
- Presents new trends in the space policy and astronomical sciences
- Introduces all new theories about the future plans of human exploration of Mars
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- About this book
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A manned mission to Mars is faced with challenges and topics that may not be obvious but of great importance and challenging for such a mission. This is the first book that collects contributions from scholars in various fields, from astronomy and medicine, to theology and philosophy, addressing such topics. The discussion goes beyond medical and technological challenges of such a deep-space mission. The focus is on human nature, human emotions and biases in such a new environment.
The primary audience for this book are all researchers interested in the human factor in a space mission including philosophers, social scientists, astronomers, and others. This volume will also be of high interest for a much wider audience like the non-academic world, or for students.
- About the authors
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Konrad Szocik (born 1985 in Żary, Poland) received his PhD in Philosophy (Faculty of Philosophy, Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland). Currently, he is assistant professor at the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów, and editor of the “Studia Humana” journal. Research areas include cognitive and evolutionary study of religion, evolution of cooperation, and the idea of the manned mission to Mars and Mars colonization.
- Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Martian Environmental Psychology: The Choice Architecture of a Mars Mission and Colony
Pages 3-34
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Program Planning for a Mars Hardship Post: Social, Psychological, and Spiritual Services
Pages 35-58
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Enabling and Enhancing Human Health and Performance for Mars Colonies: Smart Spacecraft and Smart Habitats
Pages 59-67
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The Impact of Space Weather on Human Missions to Mars: The Need for Good Engineering and Good Forecasts
Pages 69-91
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Mars and Beyond: The Feasibility of Living in the Solar System
Pages 93-111
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- The Human Factor in a Mission to Mars
- Book Subtitle
- An Interdisciplinary Approach
- Editors
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- Konrad Szocik
- Series Title
- Space and Society
- Copyright
- 2019
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-030-02059-0
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-030-02059-0
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-030-02058-3
- Series ISSN
- 2199-3882
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XII, 266
- Number of Illustrations
- 5 b/w illustrations, 11 illustrations in colour
- Topics