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The firsthand account of the trials and tribulations of engineering one of the most complex pieces of space technology, the Mars Rover Curiosity, by its chief engineer Rob ManningIn the course of our enduring quest for knowledge about ourselves and our universe, we haven't found answers to one of our most fundamental questions: Does life exist anywhere else in the universe? Ten years and billions of dollars in the making, the Mars Rover Curiosity is poised to answer this allimportant question.In Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity's Chief Engineer, Rob Manning, the project's chief engineer, tells of bringing the groundbreaking spacecraft to life. Manning and his team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, tasked with designing a lander many times larger and more complex than any before, faced technical setbacks, fights over inadequate resources, and the challenges of leading an army of brilliant, passionate, and often frustrated experts.Manning's fascinating personal accountwhich includes information from his exclusive interviews with leading Curiosity scientistsis packed with tales of revolutionary feats of science, technology, and engineering. Readers experience firsthand the disappointment at encountering persistent technical problems, the agony of near defeat, the sense of victory at finding innovative solutions to these problems, the sheer terror of staking careers and reputations on a lander that couldn't be tested on Earth, and the rush of triumph at its successful touchdown on Mars on August 5, 2012. This is the story of persistence, dedication, and unrelenting curiosity.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mars Rover Curiosity: An Inside Account from Curiosity's Chief Engineer'? A: The book focuses on the engineering challenges and experiences faced by Rob Manning, the chief engineer of the Mars Rover Curiosity, during its development and mission.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Rob Manning, who served as the chief engineer for the Mars Rover Curiosity project at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Mars Rover Curiosity' published? A: The book was published on October 21, 2014.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Scientists.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the engineering trials, technical setbacks, and innovative solutions involved in creating the Mars Rover Curiosity, as well as personal anecdotes from the author.
- Q: Does this book provide insights from other scientists involved in the project? A: Yes, the book includes information from exclusive interviews with leading scientists who worked on the Curiosity project.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in space exploration? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone interested in space exploration, engineering, and the challenges of creating complex technology.