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Title:  Mission Jupiter - The Spectacular Journey Of The Galileo Spacecraft

Author:  Daniel Fischer
Edition: NA
ISBN: 0-387-98764-9
Date: 1998/2001
Publisher: Copernicus Books
Binding: Hard Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6-1/4 x 9-1/2
Pages: 317

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned. Former library copy, has some stampings. Has a nice plastic jacket cover.

Special Notes: NA

About the book*:

Mission Jupiter: The Spectacular Journey of the Galileo Spacecraft by Daniel Fischer offers an in-depth narrative of NASA's Galileo mission, chronicling its conception, challenges, and groundbreaking discoveries about Jupiter and its moons.

The book delves into the mission's tumultuous path from idea to reality, detailing the technical and political hurdles overcome to launch Galileo. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the spacecraft's development, the innovative solutions devised to address early problems, and the mission's ultimate success in gathering unprecedented data about the Jovian system. 

Fischer combines a comprehensive overview of the Galileo mission with insights into the spacecraft's capabilities and the broader context of planetary exploration. The narrative is enriched with vivid descriptions and illustrations, including more than 40 full-color images showcasing Jupiter's atmosphere, the volcanic landscape of Io, and the icy crusts of Europa. 

The book also explores the scientific findings from Galileo's journey, such as the discovery of liquid oceans beneath Europa's surface and the complex magnetic field of Jupiter. Fischer concludes with a look ahead to future missions, including the Cassini probe to Saturn, highlighting the ongoing quest to understand our solar system. 

Mission Jupiter serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in space exploration, offering a detailed and engaging account of one of NASA's most successful missions.

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