Manned space programs attract the most media attention, and it is not hard to understand why the
danger, the heroism, the sheer adventure we as earthbound observers can imagine when humans are
involved. But robotic missions deserve a respectful and detailed history and analysis of their
own, and this book provides it.Focusing on future modern spacecraft, Michel van Pelt explains
the exciting life of unmanned space explorers, making the technology, design, development, operation
and results of modern space probe missions understandable by lay readers.Instead of describing one
specific spacecraft or mission, Michel van Pelt offers a "behind the scenes" look at the life of a
space probe: from its first conceptual design to the analysis of the scientific data returned by
the spacecraft.

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