Life on Mars - What We Need to Know Before We Go

Life on Mars - What We Need to Know Before We Go Book Description Could Earth really be the only place that hosts living things? On the other hand, it is possible that life exists in hundreds of billions of stars across the universe. If the right environment and the necessary basic materials for the emergence of life are provided, some life forms may also exist on our neighbor Mars. Moreover, if the life discovered on Mars comes from a source independent of life on Earth, we can safely infer that life is widespread in the universe. Such a discovery would be extraordinary. NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars orbit by the 2030s. SpaceX to Mars by 2024 wants to go; Mars One wants to establish a permanent settlement there in 2032. Because Mars is important. “Written in a comprehensive, understandable and simple language, this book examines in full detail the question of whether there is life on the Red Planet.” –Jeffrey Kluger, TIME “Weintraub tells the details of this surprising discovery story with the authority of an astronomy professor and the enthusiasm of a true believer. ”–Steve Donoghue, Christian Science Monitor “A comprehensive study of Mars, this book is a must read.”–Niamh Shaw, BBC Sky at Night (From the Promotional Bulletin)