MARSWALK ONE: First Steps on a New Planet addresses the question of
why we should embark on a journey to Mars, documenting what the
first human crew will do when they place their feet in the red dust
of the planet. The book also addresses why we need to carry out
these tasks and, more importantly, what a human crew could achieve
that an automated mission could not. Understanding the clear
benefits of sending a human crew to the surface of Mars, and how
these benefits can be seen back on Earth, is the key to sustained
long-term public and political support for the programme in terms
of cash and commitment.
The book accepts that the journey will be made, but does not
specify precisely when. Flight time, and how to get to and from the
planet are discussed briefly, to understand why the suggested
duration spent at Mars is reasonable.
The main objective of the work is to look at what science will
be done on the surface a" supported by orbital operations a" and
what hardware and technology will be employed to achieve the
mission objectives. This analysis is drawn from previous
experiences in manned and unmanned space programmes, including
Apollo, Skylab, Salyut/Mir, Shuttle and ISS, Viking, Luna/Lunokhod,
and recent Mars missions such as Pathfinder and Global
Surveyor.
In addition, new interviews with key personalities involved in
planning Martian exploration, and discussions about current
thoughts on what we need to accomplish on Mars when we get there,
will provide a lively and thought provoking account that could
generate fresh debate.
When the decision is finally made to go to Mars, it will be made
in the knowledge that most of the world knows why we aregoing and
what benefits mankind will see for the effort. The authorsa (TM)
primary objective is to begin this understanding.
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