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Every planet in our solar system and some of the moons and other space objects have been visited by at least one probe and in the future, more probes and craft will visit these worlds in our endeavour to learn about space and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Some probes, such at the Verena 13 probe that landed on Venus, were designed to last just a few minutes. Others, such as the Voyager probes, are still sending data back to Earth from far out towards the edge of our Solar System. Each probe is designed to do a unique job and this book reveals the genius of their design. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space endeavours and tells the all too human stories of some of the key figures. Read more...
About the Author
Originally hailing from the rainswept land of the Picts, Steve Parker now sleeps, eats, trains and writes in Tokyo, Japan. His published novels include Rebel Winter, Gunheads, and Rynn's World, and work on a fourth novel, Deathwatch, is currently underway for a 2012 release. Steve's short fiction can be found in the following anthologies/e-magazines:'The Falls of Marakross' in Tales from the Dark Millennium'Mercy Run' in Planetkill/Hammer of the Emperor'The Citadel' in The Imperial Guard Omnibus Volume One'Headhunted' in Heroes of the Space Marines'Exhumed' in Victories of the Space Marines/Hammer and Bolter Issue 2'Survivor' in Hammer and Bolter Issue 9He is a member of both The International Association of Media Tie-in Writers (IAMTW) and The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) . In his free time, enjoys bodybuilding, martial arts, vegetarian food, and supporting wildlife conservation.
