Bibliograph

Mars, a cosmic stepping stone, uncovering humanity's cosmic context, Kevin Nolan

Type

Label

Mars, a cosmic stepping stone, uncovering humanity's cosmic context, Kevin Nolan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mars, a cosmic stepping stone

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

84150844

Responsibility statement

Kevin Nolan

Sub title

uncovering humanity's cosmic context

Table Of Contents

Life in the universe -- The origin of life on Earth -- From antiquity to the canals -- Viking -- The legacy of Viking -- Mars : a cosmic stepping stone -- A grand plan -- The search for life : a planetary perspective -- The search for life : water and the atmosphere -- The search for life : past and present -- A global strategy -- Global programs -- First steps : Pathfinder -- Mars reconnaissance -- Spirit and Opportunity -- A paradigm shift -- Next steps -- Because it's there -- Planetary protection -- A human mission to Mars -- Our life in the universe

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