Arthur E. Smith

Described in the review as a science correspondent for the Daily Mirror and an independent journalist specializing in space-related topics. The reviewer notes Smith followed Gemini, Apollo and Apollo–Soyuz programs, visited Cape Canaveral and NASA centers, studied the Soviet space program and learned Russian. Author of Pianeta Marte (1989), a 210-page book on Mars exploration and colonization.

Arthur E. Smith's Pianeta Marte (1989) is a 210-page popular-science book surveying Mars exploration from early observations to probe missions and concepts for human colonization. The reviewer highlights Smith's journalism background and on-site work with NASA centers. Key themes: Viking and Phoenix missions, search for life, human factors, costs of exploration, and terraforming. The book is presented as a useful reference up to the time of publication.

For:Readers interested in Mars, space exploration history, terraforming, and popular science journalism.