02953nam 2200649Ia 450 991029973540332120200520144314.09788132215219813221521410.1007/978-81-322-1521-9(CKB)2550000001117917(EBL)1399011(OCoLC)858764589(SSID)ssj0000962381(PQKBManifestationID)11517981(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000962381(PQKBWorkID)10969723(PQKB)10238398(MiAaPQ)EBC1399011(DE-He213)978-81-322-1521-9(PPN)172432480(EXLCZ)99255000000111791720130730d2014 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrMission Mars India's quest for the red planet /Ajey Lele1st ed. 2014.New York Springerc20141 online resource (131 p.)SpringerBriefs in applied sciences and technologyDescription based upon print version of record.9788132215202 8132215206 9781299870123 1299870120 Includes bibliographical references.Introduction -- Why Mars? -- Discerning Mars -- Indian Multidimensional Space Plan -- Mars Orbiter Mission -- Asia’s Investments in Mars -- Mars Missions: Past, Present and Future -- Cost Contested: Perceptions vs. Reality -- Wrapping Up.The objective of the book is to find an answer to the rationale behind the human quest for the Mars exploration. As a comprehensive assessment for this query is undertaken, it is realized that the basic question ‘Why Mars?’ seeks various responses from technological, economic and geopolitical to strategic perspectives. The book is essentially targeted to understand India’s desire to reach Mars. In the process, it also undertakes some implicit questioning of Mars programmes of various other states essentially to facilitate the setting up of the context for an assessment.   The book is divided into two parts: Part I: This covers both science and politics associated with Mars missions in global scenario and discusses the salient features of various Mars Missions undertaken by various countries. Part II: This provides details in regards to India’s Mars Mission.SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,2191-530XAstronauticsIndiaSpace flight to MarsMars (Planet)ExplorationAstronauticsSpace flight to Mars.327629.44Lele Ajey847869MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910299735403321Mission Mars2075326UNINA