Exploring the Martian Moons A Human Mission to Deimos and Phobos /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: von Ehrenfried, Manfred “Dutch” (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: Springer Praxis Books
• Θέματα: Popular works.; Technology.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Popular Science.; Popular Science in Technology.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics).

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 surface. While currently still not the most...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Part One: The Current Plan
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: NASA's Plans
• Chapter 3: The Major Elements and Other Modules
• Chapter 4: Key Enabling Technologies
• Chapter 5: Crew Risks and Health Systems
• Part Two: A Safer, Quicker and Cheaper Plan
• Chapter 6: The Flexible Path to the Moons of Mars
• Chapter 7: Mission Operations
• Part Three: The Major Players
• Chapter 8: Summary of NASA Headquarters and Center Contributions
• Chapter 9: Other Government Contributions
• Chapter 10: International Contributions
• Chapter 11: Prime and Support Contractors
• Appendices
• References
• Glossary
• Index.