Do you want to unravel the secrets of the red planet? Experienced Mars miner, seasoned cosmic explorer Pavel Manyakin will tell you how much a pound is worth in the deserts of the fourth planet from the Sun! At first, the conquerors of the Universe rush into the infinity of space. The bright-eyed Columbuses of the space age are exploring near and far planets. And then the rest come to settle in new habitats. And behind them are social relations, politics and economics. Technology changes, habitats expand, but people remain the same...Romantic adventures about conquering the endless starry reaches of space remain a thing of the past. Mars miner is a common job. The same truck driver, only on Mars. There is enough routine, adventure, and tricks to gain another penny and steal a bit of free time. New surroundings, different landscapes and gravity - but otherwise life has not changed. People get used to everything. Especially for such little things as changing the planet...