The red planet : $b a science fiction novel

"The Red Planet" by R.R. Winterbotham is a science fiction story that sends astronauts to Mars and reveals that even among stars, human nature can still cause problems. As the first manned flight to the red planet approaches, one astronaut faces a breakdown during testing. It's revealed that the woman chosen to be married to one of the astronauts stirs up unforeseen consequences, while another crew member secretly seeks power and payback. This sets the stage for danger, where technical challenges and personal dramas could make or break the entire mission to Mars.