Robert Zubrin

Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer, author, and advocate for the human exploration of Mars. He is the founder of the Mars Society and has been one of the most influential voices arguing for a practical, affordable plan to send humans to Mars. Mars Direct lays out Zubrin's plan for reaching Mars using existing technology and a streamlined mission architecture that he argues could be achieved at a fraction of the cost of NASA's traditional approaches. His proposal has influenced space policy debates and inspired a generation of space enthusiasts. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers a visionary, practical argument for making Mars exploration a reality. Zubrin's work appeals to space enthusiasts, science and engineering professionals, and anyone who dreams of humanity becoming a multi-planet species.