“A breathtaking account of humanity’s robotic exploration of the solar system. Compelling and well-written, this book immerses the reader in the political and scientific realities that challenged each interplanetary mission over the past sixty years. Rod Pyle’s conversational style and insider perspective enable the reader to personally experience the scientific and historical discoveries, something few books of this genre are able to offer.” —Louis A. Del Monte, bestselling author of Genius Weapons, Nanoweapons, and The Artificial Intelligence Revolution