Stern, Alan

"Shares a behind-the-scenes account of the science, politics, egos, and public expectations that shaped the New Horizons' mission to Pluto and beyond, citing the endeavor's . . . achievements and how they reflect the collective power of shared human goals"--OCLC.

Contains essays in which ten scientists tell the stories of their favorite worlds beyond Earth, and describe their adventures exploring them.

Discusses the investigation into the Challenger catastrophe, the reshaping of NASA, the debate over manned versus unmanned space flights, and the future possibilities for commercial enterprises in space.

Eight planetary scientists explain what is known about their favorite planets and why they find it fascinating to explore with space age techniques.