Human Missions to Mars
Enabling Technologies for Exploring the Red Planet
- 660 pages
- 24 hours of reading
The book provides a detailed technological analysis of human missions to Mars, breaking down the journey into distinct stages. It covers the progression from Earth's surface to low-Earth orbit, the departure toward Mars, and the complexities of Mars orbit insertion, landing, and ascent. Additionally, it examines the trans-Earth injection process and the return to Earth, offering a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and innovations involved in interplanetary travel.
