Pioneer 10 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 artificial objects to achieve the escape velocity that will allow them to leave the Solar System. This space exploration project was conducted by the NASA Ames Research Center in California, and the space probe was manufactured by TRW Inc. "Pioneer 10" was assembled around a hexagonal bus with a diameter parabolic dish high-gain antenna, and the spacecraft was spin stabilized around the axis of
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