This is the only book I have ever finished and then, immediately restarted. It’s absolutely mind-blowing in the most enchanting, digestible way. Jam packed with incredible information that brings it from the large and grand, to the granular and awe-inspiring. I can’t speak long enough or well enough ...more
Lots of serious science in here, but the author does a great job of telling the stories of the people who worked on these (mostly unmanned) missions. This makes the hard-core science much more approachable. Very well written.
DISCLAIMER: I received my copy free from the publisher as part of a Goodrea ...more
I learned so much from reading this book. The beautiful color pictures left me in awe of our huge universe. We have so much more to learn and many more space missions/explorations yet to come. We have just uncovered the tip of the iceberg, when it come to knowledge of space/universe and everything t ...more
The author does a great job relating robotic exploration of the solar system. Ms. Atkinson is known for collaborations with Fraser Cain and professor Pamela Gay of Cosmoquest and www.universetoday.com...more
Here’s a great way to catch up on 20 years of space science missions, up to 2016. I came away with a renewed sense of how hard these teams work, and the interesting personalities involved.
If there is a hardback copy available, I’d recommend that, as the paperback has weirdly small text, and a few of ...more