This book offers readers an extensive, clear discussion of the issues involved in establishing a human base on Mars. ... The text is generously illustrated with photographs, illustrations, and tables. Four appendixes furnish readers with additional technical information, including guidance on calculating planetary positions, impulsive and low thrust trajectories, and information on locomotion on Mars. This text manages to be both an invaluable technical reference and an inspiring introduction to the field. (T. Barker, Choice, Vol. 56 (1), September, 2018)
Next Stop Mars is one of the best books of its type I have seen, in discussing problems, opportunities, and alternatives for the first human Mars mission. (Richard Mckim, The Observatory, Vol. 138 (1262), February, 2018)
A comprehensive book that ranges from the historical technical projects of the superpowers, to a detailed illustration of Martian astronomy, including and explaining the many possible trajectories to reach our neighbour in the Solar System, the ideas for a reliable locomotion on the planet, and many other technical aspects, with a clear and understandable language. (Gabriella Bernardi, Astrocom et al., astrocometal.blogspot.de, February, 2016)