Martian Summer

Join author Andrew Kessler as he recounts his adventures as the first-ever outside observer to be allowed into mission control of the Phoenix Mars Mission.  Having won a special 'nerd lottery' Andrew was thrilled to have the opportunity to see 'mature' space professionals at work.  Yeah, right!

What he discovered as he spent his 'virtual' summer on Mars was political backstabbing, temperamental machinery and a lack of sleep. 

But, the real payoff came when he witnessed never-seen-before sites on Mars, made incredible discoveries and despite their differences of opinions -- real professionals at work.

Through it all the author keeps his wicked sense of humor as he recalls his Martian Summer--Robot Arms, Cowboy Spacemen And My 90 Days With The Phoenix Mars Mission, published by Pegasus Books LLC.