Mars : a cosmic stepping stone : uncovering humanity's cosmic context /

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by Nolan, Kevin.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Copernicus Books ; | In association with Praxis Pub., (New York : | [Chichester, UK] :) Physical details: xxii, 379 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Life on other planets. | Mars (Planet) | Mars (Planet) --Exploration. Year : 2008 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Souris Regional School 523.4 NOL Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. [359]-362) and index.

Life in the universe -- The origin of life on Earth -- From antiquity to the canals -- Viking -- The legacy of Viking -- Mars : a cosmic stepping stone -- A grand plan -- The search for life : a planetary perspective -- The search for life : water and the atmosphere -- The search for life : past and present -- A global strategy -- Global programs -- First steps : Pathfinder -- Mars reconnaissance -- Spirit and Opportunity -- A paradigm shift -- Next steps -- Because it's there -- Planetary protection -- A human mission to Mars -- Our life in the universe.