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Title:
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Why Mars : NASA and the politics of space exploration /
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Authors:
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W. Henry Lambright, Author
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Material Type:
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book
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Publisher:
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Baltimore (United States) : The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014
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Series:
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New series in NASA history
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ISBN / ISSN / EAN :
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978-1-4214-1279-5
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Format:
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x, 320 p. / 24 cm
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Languages:
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English
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Class number:
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TL799.M3
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Subjects:
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Astronautics and state--United States
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Mars (Planet)--Exploration
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Space flight to Mars
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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Description:
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Author W. Henry Lambright has written an absorbing and detailed look at the long trail of robotic Mars exploration program from its origins to today. This is an excellent review of the politics and policies behind NASA's multi-decade quest at exploring the Red Planet, the roles of key individuals and institutions, including a look at triumphs and defeats in reaching Mars
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Contents note:
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The call of Mars -- Beginning the quest -- Leaping forward -- Searching for life -- Struggling to restart -- Moving up the agenda -- Prioritizing Mars -- Accelerating Mars sample return -- Overreaching, rethinking -- Adopting "follow the water" -- Implementing amidst conflict -- Attempting alliance -- Landing on Mars and looking ahead
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Format :
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In print
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