Planetary Exploration: Inner Solar System Planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Asteroids)

Author: Wan Tongshan
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: In the 21st century:
· The Cassini spacecraft will reach Titan, Saturn's moon – a celestial body more like Earth than any other planet;
· Visit Europa, one of Jupiter's moons – is there life there?
· Unravel the mystery of Pluto, the farthest planet in the solar system;
· Spacecraft will land on a comet's surface, completing on-site measurements of the comet;
· Astronauts will establish a research base on Mars;
· A giant space telescope will be launched to search for Earth-like planets outside the solar system.
This book is based on the latest results of planetary exploration and research, divided into two volumes: Planetary Exploration (Inner Solar System Planets) and Planetary Exploration (Outer Solar System Planets). This volume, Planetary Exploration (Inner Solar System Planets), briefly introduces the tools and methods of planetary exploration, then describes in turn the missions of various spacecraft reaching Mercury, Venus, Mars, and asteroids, as well as future space exploration plans. The book is rich in content, scientifically rigorous, and written in an accessible manner, with numerous colorful illustrations that allow readers to easily acquire scientific knowledge while also enjoying the pleasure of reading. This book is suitable for a broad readership and also provides valuable reference for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals who wish to stay informed about the cutting edge of planetary exploration research.