Humans to Mars

Humans to Mars
Author: David S. F. Portree
Publisher:
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2001
Genre: Space flight to Mars
ISBN:

Human Exploration of Mars

Human Exploration of Mars
Author: Stephen J. Hoffman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1997
Genre: Mars (Planet)
ISBN:

Personnel representing several NASA field centers have formulated a "Reference Mission" addressing human exploration of Mars. Summarizes their work and describes a plan for the first human missions to Mars, using approaches that are technically feasible, have reasonable risks, and have relatively low costs. The architecture for the Mars Reference Mission builds on previous work of the Synthesis Group (1991) and Zubrin's (1991) concepts for the use of propellants derived from the Martian Atmosphere. In defining the Reference Mission, choices have been made. The rationale for each choice is documented; however, unanticipated technology advances or political decisions might change the choices in the future.

NASA Strategic Plan

NASA Strategic Plan
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1994
Genre: Outer space
ISBN:

The Case For Mars

The Case For Mars
Author: Robert Zubrin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1471109887

Since the beginning of human history Mars has been an alluring dream; the stuff of legends, gods, and mystery. The planet most like ours, it has still been thought impossible to reach, let alone explore and inhabit. Now with the advent of a revolutionary new plan, all this has changed. Leading space exploration authority Robert Zubrin has crafted a daring new blueprint, Mars Direct, presented here with illustrations, photographs, and engaging anecdotes. The Case for Mars is not a vision for the far future or one that will cost us impossible billions. It explains step-by-step how we can use present-day technology to send humans to Mars within ten years; actually produce fuel and oxygen on the planet's surface with Martian natural resources; how we can build bases and settlements; and how we can one day "terraform" Mars; a process that can alter the atmosphere of planets and pave the way for sustainable life.

Beyond Earth

Beyond Earth
Author: Asif A. Siddiqi
Publisher: National Aeronautis & Space Administration
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2018
Genre: Planets
ISBN:

This is a completely updated and revised version of a monograph published in 2002 by the NASA History Office under the original title Deep Space Chronicle: A Chronology of Deep Space and Planetary Probes, 1958-2000. This new edition not only adds all events in robotic deep space exploration after 2000 and up to the end of 2016, but it also completely corrects and updates all accounts of missions from 1958 to 2000--Provided by publisher.

Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective

Psychology of Space Exploration: Contemporary Research in Historical Perspective
Author: Douglas A. Vakoch
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2012-01-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0160897432

Through essays on topics including survival in extreme environments and the multicultural dimensions of exploration, readers will gain an understanding of the psychological challenges that have faced the space program since its earliest days. An engaging read for those interested in space, history, and psychology alike, this is a highly relevant read as we stand poised on the edge of a new era of spaceflight. Each essay also explicitly addresses the history of the psychology of space exploration.