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Terraforming Mars

Martin Beech, Editor ; J. Seckbach, Editor ; Richard Gordon, Editor | Hoboken, N.J. : J. Wiley | Astrobiology perspectives on life of the universe | 2022

The idea of terraforming Mars has, in recent times, become a topic of intense scientific interest and great public debate. Stimulated in part by the contemporary imperative to begin geoengineering Earth, as a means to combat global climate chang[...]

Agriculture and nutrition for a permanent settlement on Mars

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2021

In this report, the team investigate the feasibility of setting up an agricultural system for a permanent Martian settlement. Although there are similarities, the Moon and Mars have very different environments, and therefore they have vastly dif[...]

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Assessing a Mars agreement including human settlements

Annette Froehlich, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2021

This book is dedicated to the nascent discussion of the legal aspects of human exploration and possible settlement of Mars, and provides fresh insights and new ideas in two key areas. The first one revolves around the broader aspects of curre[...]

Assessing a Mars agreement including human settlements

Annette Froehlich, Author | [S.l.] : SpringerWienNewYork | Studies in space policy | 2021

This book is dedicated to the nascent discussion of the legal aspects of human exploration and possible settlement of Mars, and provides fresh insights and new ideas in two key areas. The first one revolves around the broader aspects of current [...]

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Discovering Mars : a history of observation and exploration of the Red Planet /

William Sheehan, Author ; Jim Bell, Author | Tucson : University of Arizona Press | 2021

Historian William Sheehan and astronomer and planetary scientist Jim Bell combine their talents to tell a unique story of what we've learned by studying Mars through evolving technologies. What the eye sees as a mysterious red dot wandering thro[...]

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Geoforming Mars : how could nature have made Mars more like Earth? A treatise on some important factors involved in assessing the habitability of terrestrial planets that may aid us in our search for habitable terrestrial exoplanets

Robert Malcuit, Author | Cham : Springer | 2021

This book offers an exercise in theoretical planetology, presenting five different scenarios to assess the evolution of habitable conditions on Mars to assess planetary terraforming potential and to give insight into the ongoing search for habit[...]

Mars geological enigmas : from the late Noachian epoch to the present day

Richard J. Soare, Editor ; Susan J. Conway, Editor ; Jean-Pierre Williams, Editor ; Dorothy Z. Oehler, Editor | Amsterdam : Elsevier | 2021

The book presents outstanding questions on the geology of Mars and divergent viewpoints based on varying interpretations and analyses. The result is a robust and comprehensive discussion that provides opportunities for planetary scientists to de[...]

Moving to Mars : design for the red planet /

Justin McGuirk, Editor ; Andrew Nahum, Editor ; Eleanor Watson, Editor ; Design Museum (London, Editor | London : Design Museum Publishing | 2019

"Moving to Mars is the first book ever to thoroughly explore the crucial role that design will play in the collective endeavor to travel to and inhabit Mars. A comprehensive overview of both past and current developments in space travel and colo[...]

Earth and space 2018 : engineering for extreme environments

Ramesh B. Malla, Author ; Robert K. Goldberg, Author ; Alaina Dickason Roberts, Author | [S.l.] : American Society of Civil Engineers | 2018

This collection contains 115 peer-reviewed papers on the expanding scope of exploration of space and of challenging regions of the Earth presented at the 16th Biennial ASCE Aerospace Division International Conference on Engineering, Science, Con[...]

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From habitability to life on mars

Nathalie A. Cabrol, Editor ; Edmond A. Grin, Author | Amsterdam : Elsevier | 2018

From Habitability to Life on Mars explores the current state of knowledge and questions on the past habitability of Mars and the role that rapid environmental changes may have played in the ability of prebiotic chemistry to transition to life. I[...]

From habitability to life on mars

Nathalie A. Cabrol, Editor ; Edmond A. Grin, Author | Amsterdam : Elsevier | 2018

From Habitability to Life on Mars explores the current state of knowledge and questions on the past habitability of Mars and the role that rapid environmental changes may have played in the ability of prebiotic chemistry to transition to life. I[...]

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The humans to Mars report 2018

Chris Carberry, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2018

A Comprehensive look at the progress of technical, political, scientific, and public perception for Human exploration of Mars.

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Life on mars : what to know before we go

David A. Weintraub, Author | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press | 2018

Does life exist on Mars? The question has captivated humans for centuries, but today it has taken on new urgency. NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars orbit by the 2030s. SpaceX wants to go by 2024, while Mars One wants to land a permanent sett[...]

The atmosphere and climate of Mars

Robert M. Haberle, Author ; R. Todd Clancy, Author ; Fran?cois Forget, Author ; Michael D. Smith, Author ; Richard William Zurek, Author | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2017

Humanity has long been fascinated by the planet Mars. What is the atmosphere like today and why did it change so dramatically over time? In this book students, researchers and non-specialists alike are guided through a detailed description of t[...]

Exploring the Martian moons : a human mission to Deimos and Phobos /

Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried, Author | Cham : Springer | 2017

This book explores the once popular idea of 'Flexible Path' in terms of Mars, a strategy that would focus on a manned orbital mission to Mars's moons rather than the more risky, expensive and time-consuming trip to land humans on the Martian sur[...]

The humans to Mars report 2017

Chris Carberry, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2017

A Comprehensive look at the progress of technical, political, scientific, and public perception for Human exploration of Mars.

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The humans to Mars report 2016

Chris Carberry, Editor | [S.l.] : Explore Mars | 2016

A Comprehensive look at the progress of technical, political, scientific, and public perception for Human exploration of Mars.

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Mars NOW : next one way

Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University | 2014

In recent years the idea of one-way Mars missions has started to take hold in the minds of the public and those involved in the space sector. This report aims to bring together some areas necessary in the planning and implementation of a one-way[...]

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Nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP): a proven, growth technology for "fast transit" human missions to Mars

Stanley K. Borowski, Author ; David R. McCurdy, Author ; Thomas W. Packard, Author | [S.l.] : NASA | NASA TM | 2014

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Mars rovers manual

David Baker, Author | Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset : Haynes | Owners' workshop manual; | 2013

Colonizing Mars : the human mission to the red planet

Joel S. Levine, Editor ; Rudolf Schild, Editor | Cambridge (United States) : Cosmology Science Publishers | 2012

The case for Mars : the plan to settle the red planet and why we must /

Robert M. Zubrin, Author ; Richard Wagner, Author | [S.l.] : The Free Press | 2011

Colonization: a permanent habitat for the colonization of Mars

Matthew Hender, Author | Australia : University of Adelaide, School of Mechanical Engineering | 2010

"The information contained in this thesis explores the viability of the development of a habitat for the human habitation of Mars using current technology supplemented with limited additional research, primarily in the fields of sustainable, sel[...]

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The scientific exploration of Mars

Frederic W. Taylor | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | 2010

The dawn of Mars exploration -- The first space missions to Mars -- After Viking : the twenty-year hiatus -- The modern era -- The origin and evolution of planet Mars -- The changing climate of Mars -- The search for life -- The future of the un[...]

Mars : prospective energy and material resources

Viorel Badescu, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2009

This book investigates the possibilities and limitations of various systems supplying manned bases on Mars with energy and other vital resources.

Mars : prospective energy and material resources

Viorel Badescu, Editor | New York, NY : Springer | 2009

This book investigates the possibilities and limitations of various systems supplying manned bases on Mars with energy and other vital resources

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Terraforming : the creating of habitable worlds

Martin Beech | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2009

This book proposes a sound and realistic exploration on the topic of terraforming. Often used as the narrative premise in science fiction novels, terraforming is the process by which an uninhabitable planet might be converted into one capable o[...]

Terraforming : the creating of habitable worlds

Martin Beech | New York, NY : Springer | Astronomers' universe | 2009

This book proposes a sound and realistic exploration on the topic of terraforming. Often used as the narrative premise in science fiction novels, terraforming is the process by which an uninhabitable planet might be converted into one capable o[...]

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Mars : an introduction to its interior, surface and atmosphere

Nadine G. Barlow | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge planetary science | 2008

Mars : an introduction to its interior, surface and atmosphere

Nadine G. Barlow | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Cambridge planetary science | 2008

Our knowledge of Mars has changed dramatically in the past 40 years due to the wealth of information provided by Earth-based and orbiting telescopes, and spacecraft investigations. Recent observations suggest that water has played a major role i[...]

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