Mankind Beyond Earth: The History, Science, and Future of Human Space Exploration Seeking to reenergize Americans' passion for the space program, the value of further exploration of the Moon, and the importance of human beings on the final frontier, Claude A. He argues that the fut
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| Title | : | Mankind Beyond Earth: The History, Science, and Future of Human Space Exploration |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.74 (883 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 023116243X |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-06 |
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Seeking to reenergize Americans' passion for the space program, the value of further exploration of the Moon, and the importance of human beings on the final frontier, Claude A. Piantadosi presents a rich history of American space exploration and its major achievements. He emphasizes the importance of reclaiming national command of our manned program and continuing our unmanned space missions, and he stresses the many adventures that still await us in the unfolding universe. Acknowledging space exploration's practical and financial obstacles, Piantadosi challenges us to revitalize American leadership in space exploration in order to reap its scientific bounty.Piantadosi explains why space exploration, a captivating story of ambition, invention, and discovery, is also increasingly difficult and why space experts always seem to disagree. He argues that the future of the space program requires merging the practicalities of exploration with the constraints of human biology. Space science d
Editorial : An important book by a visionary with his feet planted on the ground.
(Kirkus Reviews)
Finally, a give-it-to-me-straight account of why space exploration matters. In Mankind Beyond Earth, Claude A. Piantadosi folds together science, politics, and culture to demonstrate why a civilization without a spacefaring future is doomed to extinction.
(Neil Degrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History, author of Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier)
In this engaging book, Claude A. Piantadosi presents a concise and accurate history of how our nation's space program arrived at its current uncertain juncture, supplementing it with powerful insights into a wide range of fields, from planetary science to human physiology. This is a compelling work from a scientist committed to expanding the human exploration of our universe.
(Michael L. Gernhardt, NASA astronaut, manager of the Environmental Physi
Even though there are people who disagree with me, I think that he revolutionized Chinese art.. Think of a late-night rambling discussion with a very smart guy who has thought a lot about exploration of outer space, who has a strong pedantic streak that is tolerable because he actually knows what he’s talking about and it’s interesting stuff.
Another feature of this book that will not be universally popular but that I liked, is the author has strong opinions and little patience for alternative views. James Glover tells the story with vim and vigor. If you are looking fir in depth discussion of the masterful horse paintings, this volume will leave you wanting more.. He starts off showing the passion of the people who made it to the moon and explains the difficulties they faced.
As we go through the book, he explains the importance of sustenance, waste removal, air for breathing, propulsion, distances, the effects of radiation on physiology and technolog
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