Human Missions to Mars

Focusing on the engineering challenges of human missions to Mars, the book explores the debate between robotic and human exploration. It outlines mission planning as a series of steps, detailing the outward journey and return, including propulsion systems and trajectories. Key stages are identified, from launching from Earth to landing on Mars and returning. Additionally, critical elements such as life support, radiation shielding, microgravity effects, and safety measures are thoroughly examined, providing a comprehensive view of what a human Mars mission entails.