Meltzer, Michael.

When Biospheres Collide : A History of NASA's Planetary Protection Programs. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (426 pages) - NASA Sp Series . - NASA Sp Series .

Intro -- Preface -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Why We Must Protect Planetary Environments -- 2. In the Beginning -- 3. Developing Effective Planetary Protection Approaches -- 4. Back Contamination -- 5. Planetary Protection for Mars -- 6. Small Bodies of the Solar System -- 7. Return to Mars -- 8. Do We Have the Right To Contaminate? -- 9. Conclusion -- Text-based Tables -- Appendices -- Acronyms and Abbreviations.

9780160897450


Space pollution.


Electronic books.

TL1499.M458 2012

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