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Use of Extraterrestrial Resources for Human Space Missions to Moon or Mars Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2018 Edition
Author(s): Donald Rapp (Author)
- Publisher: Springer
- Publication Date: 6 Jun. 2019
- Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2018
- Language: English
- Print length: 251 pages
- ISBN-10: 3319891960
- ISBN-13: 9783319891965
Book Description
Provides a complete review of the field of extraterrestrial resources with independent analyses that are not part of the NASA party line
Includes three approaches for Mars ISRU based on processing only the atmosphere: solid oxide electrolysis, reverse water gas shift reaction, and absorbing water
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From the Back Cover
This new edition provides a short synopsis of the Mars mission, and discusses various topics, including solid oxide electrolysis, which promises to be an important part of the ISRU picture. In addition, it explores ancillary needs for Mars ISRU and how to obtain water on Mars.
It is the go-to resource for professionals involved in planning space missions or working on ISRU processes, as well as students planning careers in space technology.
About the Author
During the period 2001-2002, he played an important role in JPL efforts in developing concepts for utilization of extraterrestrial resources in Mars missions. In 2002 he wrote the NASA Office of Space Science Technology Blueprint for Harley Thronson, NASA Technology Director, a 100-page assessment of technology needs and capabilities for future missions.
In the period 2003-2006, he prepared a revised and expanded version of the Technology Blueprint for Harley Thronson at NASA HQ. In 2004, he was Proposal Manager for a proposal for a ground-penetrating radar experiment for the Mars Science Laboratory.
In the period 2004-2006, he concentrated on mission design for Mars and lunar human missions. This work led to his writing the book Human Missions to Mars that was published by Praxis/Springer in 2007. This is a major work, comprising 520 pages with over 200 figures. It includes a chapter on in situ resource utilization (ISRU) on Mars.
He was the lead person at JPL for ISRU technology for several decades. In this role, he carried out research and analysis leading to a number or reports and publications through the 1980s, 1990s and into the 2000s.
