Mars and the Development of Life (Wiley-Praxis Series in Astronomy & Astrophysics) - Softcover

Hansson, Anders

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471966061 ISBN 13: 9780471966067

Publisher: Praxis Publishing, 1997

Synopsis

This book explores the conditions necessary for the development of life on a planet—in this case Mars. It identifies areas where space exploration can lead to a better understanding of these conditions and their modelling. It details recent advances in biophysics and robotic exploration and discusses possibility of terraforming Mars.

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Synopsis

The latest studies indicate that water as deep as 200m could exist across the surface of Mars. Once again, the red planet is at the focus of man's quest to find the origin of life. This work examines the necessary conditions for the development of life on Mars. It goes on to identify areas where space exploration will lead to a better understanding of the conditions for the origins of life and their modelling. The book concludes with a look into the far future of man's exploration of Mars. This edition incorporates information on the possibility of terraforming Mars. It includes observations made by Hubble and advances in biophysics and robotic exploration.

Edition details

• Publisher: Praxis Publishing
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471966061
• ISBN 13: 9780471966067
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280