Mars Science Laboratory
Mars Science Laboratory by John Grotzinger, published by Springer New York on December 19, 2012, is a comprehensive examination of NASA’s advanced roving vehicle designed to explore Mars. This edition, spanning 860 pages, delves into the Curiosity rover’s mission, focusing on its landing in Gale crater and its objectives to assess surface conditions that may support life. The book provides insights into the scientific goals, the design process of the mission, and the instruments employed to achieve these objectives.
Readers will find detailed discussions on the exploration and scientific aims of the Mars Science Laboratory, making it a valuable resource for those engaged in Martian studies and the broader fields of Earth sciences, geology, and space science. The content is tailored for both professionals and enthusiasts interested in the quest for understanding life in extraterrestrial environments. This edition serves as a reference for anyone utilizing data from the Mars Science Laboratory, enriching the discourse surrounding space exploration and the potential for life beyond Earth.
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The Mars Science Laboratory is the latest and most advanced NASA roving vehicle to explore the surface of Mars. The Curiosity rover has landed in Gale crater and will explore this region assessing conditions on the surface that might be hospitable to life and paving the way for later even more sophisticated exploration of the surface. This book describes the mission, its exploration and scientific objectives, studies leading to the design of the mission and the instruments that accomplish the objectives of the mission. This book is aimed at all those engaged in Martian studies as well as those interested in the origin of life in other environments. It will be a valuable reference for anyone who uses data from the Mars Science Laboratory. Previously published in Space Science Reviews journal, Vol. 170/1-4, 2012.
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