Spacefaring

Spacefaring
Author: Albert A. Harrison
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2002-11-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780520236776

Publisher Fact Sheet An exploration of the human side of spaceflight: what living & working in space will really be like in the decades to come.

Entering Space

Entering Space
Author: Robert Zubrin
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2000-08-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

"Robert Zubrin is a true engineering genius like the heroic engineers of the past." --Frederick Turner, American Enterprise Using nuts-and-bolts engineering and a unique grasp of human history, Robert Zubrin takes us to the not-very-distant future, when our global society will branch out into the universe. From the current-day prospect of lunar bases and Mars settlements to the outer reaches of other galaxies, Zubrin delivers the most important and forward-looking work on space and the true possibilities of human exploration since Carl Sagan's Cosmos. Sagan himself said of Zubrin's humans-to-Mars plan, "Bob Zubrin really, nearly alone, changed our thinking on this issue." With Entering Space, he takes us further, into the prospect of human expansion to the outer planets of our own solar system--and beyond.

The Spacefaring Diary of an Isekai'd Earthling, Vol. 1

The Spacefaring Diary of an Isekai'd Earthling, Vol. 1
Author: Collins Lok
Publisher: Collins Lok
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2022-08-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The protagonist woke up to find that he was in a light novel situation: transported to another world. Except this other world is a highly advanced, spacefaring civilization. Join us, as we take a sneak peek into the protagonist's struggles as he ventures into the unknown, armed with nothing but a bunch of half-baked knowledge he learned from Earth, and a semi-lackadaisical approach to deal with just about anything this new world would throw at him.

The Spacefaring Earth

The Spacefaring Earth
Author: Michael G. Smith
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2024-12-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1040185118

This engaging survey of the Space Age links science and technology with politics and popular culture, war and peace, and crises and controversies. It examines the history of spaceflight as a mirror of human thought and action across the Earth. The volume encompasses the new astronomy and sciences of the modern era, the early dreamers and pioneers after 1903, the national competitions of the First World War, the rocket states that prepared for the Second World War, the rivalries and “space race” of the Cold War between the US and USSR, as well as more recent developments including the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, national space programs, orbital technologies, transhumanism, and military and commercial ventures in space. It also stresses the importance of geography in the geopolitics of spaceflight competition and in the nature of the planetary biosphere. Taking a chronological approach to lived human experience and threshold achievements, the chapters show how these themes have been reflected in literature, art, music, film, and our new digital worlds. This book is essential reading for students of the history of the Space Age, as well as an excellent companion to courses on twentieth‐century science and technology, the Cold War, and American history.

The Spacefaring Diary of an Isekai'd Earthling, Vol. 3

The Spacefaring Diary of an Isekai'd Earthling, Vol. 3
Author: Collins Lok
Publisher: Collins Lok
Total Pages: 76
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The protagonist woke up to find that he was in a light novel situation: transported to another world. Except this other world is a highly advanced, spacefaring civilization. He has finally arrived at the ultimate spacefarer goal of the Imperium: become a mothership owner. On top of that, he has also discovered Earth, his home planet. What will he decide to do? Go home? Don't go home?

The Spacefaring Diary of an Isekai'd Earthling, Vol. 2

The Spacefaring Diary of an Isekai'd Earthling, Vol. 2
Author: Collins Lok
Publisher: Collins Lok
Total Pages: 103
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The protagonist woke up to find that he was in a light novel situation: transported to another world. Except this other world is a highly advanced, spacefaring civilization. Now that he has finally gotten his own ship and mastered the art of piloting her, it is time for him to get serious about leading a spacefaring life in the cosmos.

Spacefarers

Spacefarers
Author: Christopher Wanjek
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 067498448X

A Telegraph Best Science Book of the Year “A witty yet in-depth exploration of the prospects for human habitation beyond Earth...Spacefarers is accessible, authoritative, and in the end, inspiring.” —Richard Panek, author of The Trouble with Gravity It’s been over fifty years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon. So why is there so little human presence in space? Will we ever reach Mars? And what will it take to become a multiplanet species? While many books have speculated on the possibility of living beyond the Earth, few have delved into the practical challenges. A wry and compelling take on the who, how, and why of near-future colonies in space, Spacefarers introduces us to the engineers, scientists, planners, dreamers, and entrepreneurs who are striving right now to make life in space a reality. While private companies such as SpaceX are taking the lead and earning profits from human space activity, Christopher Wanjek is convinced this is only the beginning. From bone-whittling microgravity to eye-popping profits, the risks and rewards of space settlement have never been so close at hand. He predicts we will have hotels in low-earth orbit, mining and tourism on the Moon, and science bases on Mars—possibly followed (gravity permitting) by full blown settlements. “Nerdily engaging (and often funny)...Technology and science fiction enthusiasts will find much here to delight them, as Wanjek goes into rich detail on rocketry and propulsion methods, including skyhooks and railguns to fling things into orbit...He is a sensible skeptic, yet also convinced that, in the long run, our destiny is among the stars.” —The Guardian “If the events of this year have had you daydreaming about abandoning the planet entirely, [Spacefarers] is a geekily pleasurable survey of the practicalities and challenges.” —The Telegraph “The best book I’ve read on space exploration since Isaac Asimov.” —Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic

The Institutional Dictionary of Astronism

The Institutional Dictionary of Astronism
Author: Cometan
Publisher: Astral Publishing
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2021-03-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

The Institutional Dictionary of Astronism is the cumulation of receptions between Cometan and the astronomical world during the Founding era (2013-2021). The publication of this very first full-length Institutional Dictionary of Astronism represents eight years of the development of Astronism from its inception to how it stands today in 2021. The publication of this dictionary also encapsulates Astronism exactly as it exists now and how Cometan conceives it by the end of the Founding era. This dictionary and its contents capture what Astronism is now for posterity to look back on how this astronomical belief system will change as time progresses. Many of the words and definitions of this dictionary will alter as we enter the Establishment era and Astronism continues its progression in becoming world religion. However, what will not ever change is Cometan’s absolute devotion to the stars of the night sky and his discovery of their secrets through his receptions, personal inspirations, and his overall relationship with The Great Cosmos. Covering all the major Astronist beliefs, practices, cultural elements, theories, branches of study, and historical events, A Dictionary of Astronism, also known as the Institutional Dictionary of Astronism, is published by the Astronist Institution through its subsidiary, Astral Publishing, to commemorate the end of the era of The Founding of Astronism. The Founding of Astronism began exactly eight years on 1st July 2013 which sparked Cometan's ideations and indrucies and which afforded him the insight, knowledge, and vision to found a new religious movement, philosophy, spirituality and political ideology. As The Founding of Astronism, also simply known as the Founding era, comes to an end, the Astronist Institution wants to acknowledge the fundamental importance of this year period of the history of Astronism and to the wider history of religion, philosophy and spirituality as a whole. The Dictionary of Astronism immortalises that commemorative spirit by providing thousands of definition entries of Astronist terms that have been authorised by Astronist Institution scholars for dissemination worldwide. This dictionary captures the most up-to-date understanding of what Astronism is and how it as a whole and its component parts should be defined. Enjoy this dictionary that emblematises Astronism and how this new religion has so far developed.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Creating Marvel's Spacefaring Super Heroes

Guardians of the Galaxy: Creating Marvel's Spacefaring Super Heroes
Author: Mark Sumerak
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781608879816

Explore the greatest art from five decades of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy comics with this deluxe art book. The Guardians of the Galaxy made their first appearance in the pages of Marvel Super-Heroes back in 1969, and while the team’s lineup has changed significantly over the years, its popularity with fans has continued to grow and grow. This deluxe book delves into the creation and evolution of the Guardians through exclusive interviews with the people who brought them to life, including writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and artists Al Milgrom, Valerio Schiti, and Skottie Young. Filled with incredible art from nearly fifty years of comics, Guardians of the Galaxy: Creating Marvel’s Spacefaring Super Heroes is the best way to experience the zany creativity and dynamic artistic talent behind fan-favorite characters such as Star-Lord, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot.