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2012 (Springer Praxis Books, Space Exploration)
This book outlines a mission architecture for human exploration of Jupiter's moon Callisto, mirroring NASA's HOPE program. It details the development of a complex interplanetary vehicle, requiring advancements in propulsion, hibernation, and radiation shielding. The narrative follows the mission's evolution, crew selection, training, and the journey from launch to landing. Emphasis is placed on the human challenges, including extended duration, logistical hurdles, radiation exposure, communication delays, isolation, and physiological effects impacting crew performance and behavior.