by Jay Barbree and Martin Caidin with Susan Wright

Destination Mars examines how earthlings have perceived the planet throughout human history- in mythology, religion, astrology, folklore, early scientific history, science fiction, and the modern era of scientific discovery and space travel. Special attention is given to NASA’s exploration of Mars, including the Mariner and Viking missions in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as NASA’s two missions that arrived on Mars and due to arrive in July and September of 1997. Profusely illustrated, this is a stunning portrait of a planet that has proven to be of enduring fascination.