As we look back to the beginnings of the space race, 2009 is also the
year for looking forward to humankind's next step toward the stars.
In the spirit of books that once imagined colonies on the moon, Patrick
O?Brien has created a unique look at your first trip to Mars. Using the
most upto- date designs and theories of what it will take to establish a
base on Mars, you are off on an incredible journey, over 35 million
miles to the red planet. Filled with details, and vividly brought to
life, this is an adventure that you are never going to forget.