Leaving Earth: Why One-Way to Mars Makes Sense by Andrew Alan Rader (English) Pa

Description: Leaving Earth by Andrew Alan Rader Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description We are now at the cusp of settling other worlds. The timeline for a Mission to Mars is still over 20 years off, but it doesnt have to be. This book demonstrates why we should go to Mars, and why when we do, going one-way - not to die, but to live - actually makes a lot of sense. Simply put, a one-way trip maximizes the return, minimizes the cost, and is by far the most logical way to organize a mission from almost every standpoint. Leaving Earth is fast-paced, and full of fascinating historical, scientific, and personal stories. It is aimed at a non-technical audience, and should be accessible to anyone. Although technology is a major focus, the mission would primarily be a human adventure. As such, the book examines the risks and human impacts in personal terms. Who would choose to give up their life on Earth to start a new one on another planet? What would that be like? What would be given up, and what would be gained? Moreover, how could such a mission be accomplished, both technically and financially? Andrew Rader is an Aerospace Engineer with a Ph.D. in human spaceflight from MIT (2009). He has worked as a spacecraft engineer on half a dozen Canadian Space missions. In March 2013, he won Discovery Channels Canadas Greatest Know-it All. He is currently a second-round candidate for the Mars One mission, which aims to send human settlers to the Red Planet starting in 2023. $1 from each copy goes to support putting humans on Mars. Author Biography Andrew Rader has a PhD in human spaceflight from MIT, and has worked as a spacecraft engineer on half a dozen space missions. In March 2013, he won Discovery Channels Top Competitive television series Canadas Greatest Know-it-All. Andrew is currently a second-round candidate for the Mars One project, which aims to send human settlers to the red planet starting in 2023. He is an avid trivia player and public speaker, giving talks at schools, on convention panels, at museums, and other venues. He is also a producer of over 50 educational and entertaining science, history, and science fiction videos, which you can find on his Youtube channel. Details ISBN 1495358976 ISBN-13 9781495358975 Title Leaving Earth Author Andrew Alan Rader Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 134 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GE_Item_ID:93175751; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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