Pioneer 10 and female along with several symbols that are designed to provide information about the origin of the spacecraft. The plaque is attached to the antenna support struts to provide some shielding from interstellar dust. In the film "", a Klingon ship destroys "Pioneer 10" as target practice. In the internet multimedia fiction project "17776", a sentient "Pioneer 10" is one of the main characters. Pioneer 10 Pioneer 10 (originally designated Pioneer F) is an American space probe, launched in 1972 and weighing , that completed the first mission to the planet Jupiter. Thereafter, "Pioneer 10" became the first of five
Mission: Earth, Voyage to the Home Planet launch and adds perspective on how the mission will help scientists understand Earth, including its atmosphere, geology, ecologyand future". Nita Thurman wrote for "The Dallas Morning News", ""Mission: Earth, A Journey to the Home Planet" has dozens of color photos taken inside the shuttle and through its windows. The astronaut's descriptions are vivid." "Publishers Weekly" wrote favorably of the book, saying, "Astronaut Jones's enthusiasm for his work is contagious; it shines through the text, making for a roundly enjoyable and informative read". "Publishers Weekly" recommended the book and said it is, "[w]ell-conceived and thoughtfully executed, this book deserves a wide