Curiosity: An Inside Look at the Mars Rover ... by Rod Pyle Paperback / softback

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1616149337
EAN
9781616149338
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Paperback / softback
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Curiosity: An Inside Look at the Mars Rover Mission and the Pe...
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Rod Pyle
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Publisher
Prometheus Books, Publishers
ISBN-10
1616149337
ISBN-13
9781616149338
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175183015

Product Key Features

Book Title
Curiosity : an inside Look at the Mars Rover Mission and the People Who Made It Happen
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Space Science, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Astronomy
Publication Year
2014
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science
Author
Rod Pyle
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-007558
Reviews
" Destination Mars brings to life an extraordinary part of human exploration--the preliminary reconnaissance of the planet of dreams over the last fifty years. Enlivened by interviews with many of the participants, Destination Mars makes you feel as if you are exploring the planet with them." --Steven J. Dick, Former NASA chief historian "The seductive fascination of the red planet never palls, and...Rod Pyle stokes our hunger. For the Mars obsessed, the real thrills will be in his detailed descriptions of upcoming missions, the pseudo-Martian research conducted in Earth's most hostile environments, and interviews with explorers such as Steven Squyres, principal investigator of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover." - Nature "Every few years NASA announces the arrival of another [Mars rover]... Ho-hum? Science journalist Rod Pyle's lively overview of Mars missions should be an antidote to any such ennui.... Pyle's conversational style is ideal for conveying the excitement of these decades of discovery." - Natural History, ""Nothing is more human than curiosity--looking around the next corner, the next mountain . . . the next planet. This sense of undaunted wonder is brought to life in Rod Pyle's tour of our fascinating love affair with Mars."--David Brin, astronomer, author of Existence and The Postman"Pyle's own fascination with the high adventure of Mars exploration comes through in this highly approachable account of one of the most audacious scientific endeavors of all time." --Mike Okuda, recipient of the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal, 2009 "This book is a front-row ticket to a magnificent adventure. With his own boundless curiosity, keen eye for detail, and infectious enthusiasm, Rod Pyle takes you inside the world of the most advanced and ambitious mission to the red planet. It's a journey you don't want to miss." --Andrew Chaikin, author of A Passion for Mars "Rod Pyle captures the essence and deep detail of the greatest robotic adventure ever put forth--with its challenges and triumphs, Curiosity's mission is a testament to what we can achieve. With his fascinating insights, Pyle causes us to look forward to a spectacular future of exploration." --David Knight, original XPRIZE team member, "Nothing is more human than curiosity--looking around the next corner, the next mountain . . . the next planet. This sense of undaunted wonder is brought to life in Rod Pyle's tour of our fascinating love affair with Mars." --David Brin, astronomer, author of Existence and The Postman "Pyle's own fascination with the high adventure of Mars exploration comes through in this highly approachable account of one of the most audacious scientific endeavors of all time." --Mike Okuda, recipient of the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal, 2009 "This book is a front-row ticket to a magnificent adventure. With his own boundless curiosity, keen eye for detail, and infectious enthusiasm, Rod Pyle takes you inside the world of the most advanced and ambitious mission to the red planet. It's a journey you don't want to miss." --Andrew Chaikin, author of A Passion for Mars "Rod Pyle captures the essence and deep detail of the greatest robotic adventure ever put forth--with its challenges and triumphs, Curiosity's mission is a testament to what we can achieve. With his fascinating insights, Pyle causes us to look forward to a spectacular future of exploration." --David Knight, original XPRIZE team member, "Nothing is more human than curiosity--looking around the next corner, the next mountain . . . the next planet. This sense of undaunted wonder is brought to life in Rod Pyle's tour of our fascinating love affair with Mars." --David Brin, astronomer, author of Existence and The Postman "Pyle's own fascination with the high adventure of Mars exploration comes through in this highly approachable account of one of the most audacious scientific endeavors of all time."   --Mike Okuda, recipient of the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal, 2009   "This book is a front-row ticket to a magnificent adventure. With his own boundless curiosity, keen eye for detail, and infectious enthusiasm, Rod Pyle takes you inside the world of the most advanced and ambitious mission to the red planet. It's a journey you don't want to miss."   --Andrew Chaikin, author of A Passion for Mars   "Rod Pyle captures the essence and deep detail of the greatest robotic adventure ever put forth--with its challenges and triumphs, Curiosity's mission is a testament to what we can achieve. With his fascinating insights, Pyle causes us to look forward to a spectacular future of exploration."   --David Knight, original XPRIZE team member
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
559.9/23
Synopsis
The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover CuriosityAward-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent space mission to Mars of Curiosity--the unmanned rover that is now providing researchers with unprecedented information about the red planet. Pyle follows the team of dedicated scientists whose job it is to explore new vistas on Mars. Readers will also join Curiosity, the most advanced machine ever sent to another planet, on its journey of discovery. Drawing on his contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the author provides stunning insights into how this enthusiastic team of diverse individuals uses a revolutionary onboard laboratory of chemistry, geology, and physics instruments to unravel the profound secrets of the Red Planet.Readers will meet: Robert Manning, chief engineer for every rover mission since Pathfinder; John Grotzinger, the chief scientist of the entire mission; Vandi Tompkins, the software designer who keeps the rover on track; Bobak Ferdowsi, famed "Mohawk Guy" from Mission Control; Adam Steltzner, the Elvis-like Entry, Descent and Landing Lead; Al Chen, chief of flight dynamics and the voice of JPL during Curiosity's treacherous landing; and many others.And of course, Pyle describes the adventures of the Curiosity rover itself, from landing through the first samples, drilling, and discovering a habitable past on the planet, to reaching the ultimate target: Mount Sharp, in the center of Gale Crater.America is once again at the forefront of a new space age and Curiosity is just the beginning of many exciting new discoveries to come., The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover Curiosity Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent space mission to Mars of Curiosity--the unmanned rover that is now providing researchers with unprecedented information about the red planet. Pyle ......, The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover Curiosity Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent space mission to Mars of Curiosity--the unmanned rover that is now providing researchers with unprecedented information about the red planet. Pyle follows the team of dedicated scientists whose job it is to explore new vistas on Mars. Readers will also join Curiosity, the most advanced machine ever sent to another planet, on its journey of discovery. Drawing on his contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the author provides stunning insights into how this enthusiastic team of diverse individuals uses a revolutionary onboard laboratory of chemistry, geology, and physics instruments to unravel the profound secrets of the Red Planet. Readers will meet: Robert Manning, chief engineer for every rover mission since Pathfinder; John Grotzinger, the chief scientist of the entire mission; Vandi Tompkins, the software designer who keeps the rover on track; Bobak Ferdowsi, famed "Mohawk Guy" from Mission Control; Adam Steltzner, the Elvis-like Entry, Descent and Landing Lead; Al Chen, chief of flight dynamics and the voice of JPL during Curiosity's treacherous landing; and many others. And of course, Pyle describes the adventures of the Curiosity rover itself, from landing through the first samples, drilling, and discovering a habitable past on the planet, to reaching the ultimate target: Mount Sharp, in the center of Gale Crater. America is once again at the forefront of a new space age and Curiosity is just the beginning of many exciting new discoveries to come., The story of the people who designed, built, launched, landed, and are now operating the Mars rover Curiosity Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle provides a behind-the-scenes look into the recent space mission to Mars of Curiosity--the unmanned rover that is now providing researchers with unprecedented information about the red planet. Pyle follows the team of dedicated scientists whose job it is to explore new vistas on Mars. Readers will also join Curiosity, the most advanced machine ever sent to another planet, on its journey of discovery. Drawing on his contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the author provides stunning insights into how this enthusiastic team of diverse individuals uses a revolutionary onboard laboratory of chemistry, geology, and physics instruments to unravel the profound secrets of the Red Planet. Readers will meet- Robert Manning, chief engineer for every rover mission since Pathfinder; John Grotzinger, the chief scientist of the entire mission; Vandi Tompkins, the software designer who keeps the rover on track; Bobak Ferdowski, famed "Mohawk Guy" from Mission Control; David Chen, chief of flight dynamics and the voice of JPL during Curiosity's treacherous landing; and many others. And of course, Pyle describes the adventures of the Curiosity rover itself, from landing through the first samples, drilling, and discovering a habitable past on the planet, to reaching the ultimate target- Mount Sharp, in the center of Gale Crater. America is once again at the forefront of a new space age and Curiosity is just the beginning of many exciting new discoveries to come.
LC Classification Number
TL799.M3P95 2014

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