The International Atlas of Mars Exploration: Volume 1, 1953 to 2003
The First Five Decades

A detailed visual reference covering the exploration of Mars from 1953 to 2003 through annotated maps, photographs, tables and detailed mission descriptions.

Philip J. Stooke (Author)

9780521765534, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 24 September 2012

376 pages, 77 b/w illus. 130 maps 82 tables
28.4 x 22.4 x 2.4 cm, 1.57 kg

'… an interesting historical perspective of how the plans for exploring Mars have evolved since the 1950s … This book deserves a place on your bookshelf if you are a fan of maps and the history of Mars exploration.' Nadine G. Barlow, Meteoritics and Planetary Science

Covering the first five decades of the exploration of Mars, this atlas is the most detailed visual reference available. It brings together, for the first time, a wealth of information from diverse sources, featuring annotated maps, photographs, tables and detailed descriptions of every Mars mission in chronological order, from the dawn of the space age to Mars Express. Special attention is given to landing site selection, including reference to some missions that were planned but never flew. Phobos and Deimos, the tiny moons of Mars, are covered in a separate section. Contemporary maps reveal our improving knowledge of the planet's surface through the latter half of the twentieth century. Written in non-technical language, this atlas is a unique resource for anyone interested in planetary sciences, the history of space exploration and cartography, while the detailed bibliography and chart data are especially useful for academic researchers and students.

Foreword Matt Golombek
Missions and events – chronological list
Preface
Acknowledgements
Reference maps of Mars
International Atlas of Mars Exploration: Mars, Phobos and Deimos
Mars mission data
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB], Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning [R], Astronomy, space & time [PG], Mathematics & science [P]