Sojourner: An Insider's View of the Mars Pathfinder MissionFar out of reach of her human creators -- one hundred twenty-two million miles from home -- a sophisticated, thinking robot smaller than a microwave oven crept among the rocks of an alien landscape. Six-wheeled Sojourner was doing what had never been done before -- exploring the rough, red terrain of Mars. Soon, she would beam spectacular pictures of her one-of-a-kind travels back to Earth. And millions of people would be captivated. Book jacket. |
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Lunar and Planetary Rovers: The Wheels of Apollo and the Quest for Mars Anthony Young No preview available - 2007 |