Why Mars : NASA and the politics of space exploration /

Lambright, W. Henry, 1939-

Why Mars : NASA and the politics of space exploration / W. Henry Lambright. - Baltimore : The Johns Hopkins University Press, (c)2014. - 1 online resource. - New series in NASA history .

Includes bibliographies and index.

The call of Mars -- Beginning the quest -- Leaping forward -- Searching for life -- Struggling to restart -- Moving up the agenda -- Prioritizing Mars -- Accelerating Mars sample return -- Overreaching, rethinking -- Adopting "follow the water" -- Implementing amidst conflict -- Attempting alliance -- Landing on Mars and looking ahead.



9781421412801


United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.


Space flight to Mars.
Astronautics and state--United States.


Electronic Books.

TL799 / .W496 2014