"Advancements in space exploration over the years have shown us that Mars has water, one of the necessary conditions for life as we know it. Does that mean people will be able to travel to Mars soon?. Even the most reluctant reader will enjoy how easily this text walks through the current projects and past missions of Mars' history and future."-- Provided by publisher.

Our neighbor planet -- A cold planet -- First sightings -- Exploring the surface -- Failed missions -- Gathering information -- A human on Mars? -- Radiation dangers -- Asteroid assistance -- The DSG -- The DST -- Big step -- A future on Mars.