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Exploration and Engineering: The Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Quest for Mars

Exploration and Engineering

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"Exploration and Engineering" by Erik M. Conway is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Conway, JPL's historian, offers an insider's perspective into the changing goals of Mars exploration, the ways in which sophisticated computer simulations drove the design process, and the remarkable evolution of landing technologies over a thirty-year period.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history and engineering of Mars exploration missions.
Focus: The evolution of Mars exploration goals, the role of computer simulations in spacecraft design, and advancements in landing technologies over thirty years.
Covers: Historical development of Mars missions, engineering challenges, and technological innovations in landing systems.
Why It Matters: Provides an insider's view on how scientific objectives and engineering solutions have shaped Mars exploration, highlighting the interplay between technology and mission goals.

"Exploration and Engineering" by Erik M. Conway is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Erik M. Conway

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Conway, JPL's historian, offers an insider's perspective into the changing goals of Mars exploration, the ways in which sophisticated computer simulations drove the design process, and the remarkable evolution of landing technologies over a thirty-year period.

AuthorErik M. Conway
PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press
Published2016-10-04
ISBN-139781421421223
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System
SeriesNew NASA History

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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