| Description |
xxii, 379 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Life on other planets.
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Mars (Planet) -- Exploration.
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| ISBN |
9780387341644 (acid-free paper) |
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0387341641 (acid-free paper) |
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9780387499819 (e-ISBN) |
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0387499814 (e-ISBN) |
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